| 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 | $138.31 | 13.188% | $156.5503 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.63 | 9.742% | $253.098 | $253.10 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.26 | 4.192% | $191.9842 | $191.98 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.61 | 7.746% | $207.5296 | $207.53 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.95 | 11.452% | $100.2511 | $100.25 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.26 | 7.553% | $136.8719 | $136.87 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.67 | 5.274% | $227.0444 | $227.04 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.69 | $1,273.3295 | $1,273.32 | $1,273.35 | $1,273.40 | |