| 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 | $122.84 | 13.336% | $139.2219 | $139.22 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.55 | 4.401% | $69.4789 | $69.48 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.32 | 9.676% | $197.7678 | $197.77 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.44 | 12.279% | $110.5274 | $110.53 | $110.55 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.30 | 6.742% | $229.8155 | $229.82 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.69 | 11.402% | $200.1783 | $200.18 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.36 | 3.848% | $253.763 | $253.76 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.50 | $1,200.7528 | $1,200.76 | $1,200.75 | $1,200.80 | |