| 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 | $120.77 | 12.391% | $135.7346 | $135.73 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.98 | 5.841% | $114.2871 | $114.29 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.46 | 5.632% | $75.4846 | $75.48 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.68 | 8.117% | $170.4789 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.42 | 11.244% | $219.6179 | $219.62 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.73 | 11.457% | $252.7065 | $252.71 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.37 | 11.406% | $271.1288 | $271.13 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.41 | $1,239.4384 | $1,239.44 | $1,239.50 | $1,239.40 | |