| 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 | $122.73 | 3.812% | $127.4085 | $127.41 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.81 | 5.253% | $138.734 | $138.73 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.99 | 7.403% | $209.4251 | $209.43 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.69 | 11.659% | $20.8691 | $20.87 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.55 | 9.744% | $270.5738 | $270.57 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.33 | 8.412% | $159.7234 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.78 | 3.321% | $219.8464 | $219.85 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.88 | $1,146.5803 | $1,146.58 | $1,146.55 | $1,146.50 | |