| 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 | $127.96 | 7.152% | $137.1117 | $137.11 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.45 | 7.843% | $256.0732 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.88 | 3.205% | $54.5748 | $54.57 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.64 | 12.287% | $121.9886 | $121.99 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.95 | 6.869% | $52.3124 | $52.31 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.57 | 5.644% | $218.2288 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.95 | 8.185% | $202.2519 | $202.25 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.40 | $1,042.5414 | $1,042.53 | $1,042.50 | $1,042.60 | |