| 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 | $127.55 | 11.796% | $142.5958 | $142.60 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.64 | 8.576% | $258.02 | $258.02 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.37 | 3.452% | $140.043 | $140.04 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.27 | 10.412% | $202.3521 | $202.35 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.25 | 10.808% | $190.8668 | $190.87 | $190.85 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.37 | 11.511% | $97.4272 | $97.43 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.41 | 3.742% | $245.2565 | $245.26 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.86 | $1,276.5614 | $1,276.57 | $1,276.55 | $1,276.60 | |