| 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 | $120.35 | 13.270% | $136.3204 | $136.32 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.47 | 5.694% | $200.2584 | $200.26 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.51 | 7.836% | $257.1996 | $257.20 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.90 | 8.397% | $140.8077 | $140.81 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.34 | 12.397% | $163.3578 | $163.36 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.32 | 3.677% | $220.127 | $220.13 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.43 | 3.498% | $75.9986 | $76.00 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.32 | $1,194.0695 | $1,194.08 | $1,194.05 | $1,194.10 | |