| 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 | $156.52 | 8.359% | $169.6035 | $169.60 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.65 | 10.619% | $138.9928 | $138.99 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.85 | 10.326% | $38.4486 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.57 | 8.851% | $253.1548 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.60 | 13.773% | $126.9707 | $126.97 | $126.95 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.82 | 4.544% | $230.8541 | $230.85 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.71 | 10.670% | $276.3541 | $276.35 | $276.35 | $276.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.72 | $1,234.3786 | $1,234.36 | $1,234.35 | $1,234.50 | |