| 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 | $124.29 | 12.175% | $139.4223 | $139.42 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.48 | 6.518% | $256.1545 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.71 | 8.582% | $87.6365 | $87.64 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.58 | 6.608% | $220.2308 | $220.23 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.48 | 13.305% | $20.9388 | $20.94 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.92 | 10.252% | $243.5687 | $243.57 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.81 | 6.870% | $203.9186 | $203.92 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.27 | $1,171.8702 | $1,171.87 | $1,171.85 | $1,171.80 | |