| 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 | $122.99 | 12.345% | $138.1731 | $138.17 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.84 | 11.465% | $266.223 | $266.22 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.90 | 13.220% | $258.0284 | $258.03 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.44 | 5.218% | $100.4201 | $100.42 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.88 | 9.289% | $181.2886 | $181.29 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.39 | 5.573% | $82.7587 | $82.76 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.78 | 8.612% | $118.1481 | $118.15 | $118.15 | $118.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.22 | $1,145.0400 | $1,145.04 | $1,145.00 | $1,145.00 | |