| 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 | $61.70 | 12.125% | $69.1811 | $69.18 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.74 | 9.250% | $173.4235 | $173.42 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.85 | 8.564% | $251.7056 | $251.71 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.38 | 6.722% | $212.7823 | $212.78 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.42 | 4.732% | $253.8913 | $253.89 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.93 | 8.357% | $37.8491 | $37.85 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.66 | 8.277% | $139.3092 | $139.31 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.68 | $1,138.1421 | $1,138.14 | $1,138.15 | $1,138.10 | |