| 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 | $127.69 | 8.699% | $138.7978 | $138.80 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.96 | 5.376% | $148.538 | $148.54 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.27 | 4.464% | $215.4779 | $215.48 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.46 | 7.768% | $133.0504 | $133.05 | $133.05 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.86 | 12.561% | $237.3461 | $237.35 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.69 | 13.441% | $41.6215 | $41.62 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.42 | 13.854% | $229.3247 | $229.32 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.35 | $1,144.1564 | $1,144.16 | $1,144.15 | $1,144.10 | |