| 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 | $126.56 | 12.742% | $142.6863 | $142.69 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.72 | 9.534% | $88.4158 | $88.42 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.70 | 10.578% | $261.7381 | $261.74 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.94 | 6.104% | $88.0027 | $88.00 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.95 | 3.433% | $77.523 | $77.52 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.30 | 7.842% | $269.9285 | $269.93 | $269.95 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.61 | 13.774% | $256.6855 | $256.69 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.78 | $1,184.9799 | $1,184.99 | $1,185.00 | $1,184.90 | |