| 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 | $123.45 | 9.478% | $135.1506 | $135.15 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.47 | 12.512% | $264.932 | $264.93 | $264.95 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.27 | 10.529% | $188.1977 | $188.20 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.75 | 3.604% | $130.282 | $130.28 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.89 | 6.117% | $224.8513 | $224.85 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.56 | 8.214% | $76.3558 | $76.36 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.85 | 6.128% | $260.9157 | $260.92 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.24 | $1,280.6851 | $1,280.69 | $1,280.70 | $1,280.80 | |