| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $126.52 | 11.639% | $141.2457 | $141.25 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.71 | 6.462% | $260.5232 | $260.52 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.95 | 4.353% | $199.2621 | $199.26 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.53 | 7.509% | $171.5091 | $171.51 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.92 | 6.765% | $168.6033 | $168.60 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.55 | 9.146% | $39.8929 | $39.89 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.58 | 13.343% | $206.9416 | $206.94 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.76 | $1,187.9779 | $1,187.97 | $1,187.95 | $1,187.90 | |