| 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 | $123.33 | 12.180% | $138.3516 | $138.35 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.56 | 5.835% | $67.2687 | $67.27 | $67.25 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.47 | 9.201% | $200.3511 | $200.35 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.73 | 13.550% | $275.6199 | $275.62 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.29 | 13.550% | $276.2558 | $276.26 | $276.25 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.27 | 6.845% | $182.9934 | $182.99 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.26 | 13.730% | $102.6527 | $102.65 | $102.65 | $102.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.91 | $1,243.4932 | $1,243.49 | $1,243.45 | $1,243.70 | |