| 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 | $137.25 | 3.379% | $141.8877 | $141.89 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.45 | 10.502% | $38.0679 | $38.07 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.98 | 5.388% | $160.1687 | $160.17 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.79 | 6.576% | $185.2184 | $185.22 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.47 | 10.824% | $247.6584 | $247.66 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.25 | 6.448% | $211.0332 | $211.03 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.45 | 12.318% | $228.511 | $228.51 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.64 | $1,212.5453 | $1,212.55 | $1,212.50 | $1,212.60 | |