| 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 | $126.86 | 12.383% | $142.5691 | $142.57 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.41 | 5.819% | $196.199 | $196.20 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.49 | 3.555% | $197.2619 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.58 | 13.147% | $250.7111 | $250.71 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.87 | 9.143% | $27.1439 | $27.14 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.64 | 10.192% | $236.5161 | $236.52 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.36 | 6.833% | $168.1124 | $168.11 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.21 | $1,218.5135 | $1,218.51 | $1,218.45 | $1,218.50 | |