| 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 | $125.32 | 8.369% | $135.808 | $135.81 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.80 | 4.113% | $178.8661 | $178.87 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.81 | 3.282% | $213.5975 | $213.60 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.53 | 9.687% | $17.0344 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.29 | 4.850% | $249.8471 | $249.85 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.37 | 5.250% | $246.6744 | $246.67 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.34 | 11.195% | $269.47 | $269.47 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,234.46 | $1,311.2975 | $1,311.30 | $1,311.25 | $1,311.30 | |