| 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 | $124.75 | 11.736% | $139.3907 | $139.39 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.84 | 5.214% | $221.8332 | $221.83 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.57 | 4.441% | $170.8341 | $170.83 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.79 | 9.149% | $223.5262 | $223.53 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.58 | 8.783% | $126.8192 | $126.82 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.72 | 12.515% | $142.579 | $142.58 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.99 | 10.374% | $175.4836 | $175.48 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.24 | $1,200.4660 | $1,200.46 | $1,200.55 | $1,200.40 | |