| 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 | $120.74 | 12.508% | $135.8422 | $135.84 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.97 | 12.851% | $251.6239 | $251.62 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.82 | 10.625% | $244.2821 | $244.28 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.94 | 6.305% | $191.2852 | $191.29 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.38 | 5.368% | $254.3373 | $254.34 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.55 | 10.208% | $217.7159 | $217.72 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.93 | 10.650% | $241.1395 | $241.14 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,401.33 | $1,536.2261 | $1,536.23 | $1,536.25 | $1,536.10 | |