| 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 | $113.26 | 11.685% | $126.4944 | $126.49 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.67 | 3.148% | $130.6576 | $130.66 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.63 | 7.724% | $138.5654 | $138.57 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.79 | 3.728% | $143.9641 | $143.96 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.37 | 13.210% | $229.1031 | $229.10 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.67 | 13.130% | $178.3721 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.68 | 12.552% | $257.3839 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.07 | $1,204.5406 | $1,204.53 | $1,204.50 | $1,204.70 | |