| 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 | $124.29 | 12.827% | $140.2327 | $140.23 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.30 | 8.638% | $199.1335 | $199.13 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.81 | 9.802% | $208.4152 | $208.42 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.96 | 3.166% | $139.2328 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.57 | 7.870% | $165.656 | $165.66 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.86 | 5.276% | $198.8243 | $198.82 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.71 | 12.352% | $238.9839 | $238.98 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.50 | $1,290.4784 | $1,290.47 | $1,290.50 | $1,290.40 | |