| 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 | $123.99 | 12.555% | $139.5569 | $139.56 | $139.55 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.45 | 12.585% | $276.3399 | $276.34 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.38 | 12.252% | $221.563 | $221.56 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.72 | 10.357% | $218.1979 | $218.20 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.45 | 13.699% | $172.1971 | $172.20 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.85 | 6.381% | $23.2442 | $23.24 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.30 | 4.226% | $157.6939 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.14 | $1,208.7929 | $1,208.79 | $1,208.80 | $1,208.80 | |