| 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 | $125.30 | 10.430% | $138.3688 | $138.37 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.77 | 5.865% | $97.1523 | $97.15 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.50 | 3.156% | $251.1849 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.64 | 11.159% | $130.7674 | $130.77 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.29 | 10.185% | $269.1709 | $269.17 | $269.15 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.64 | 3.410% | $125.7879 | $125.79 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.70 | 11.698% | $236.4647 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.84 | $1,248.8969 | $1,248.89 | $1,248.85 | $1,249.10 | |