| 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 | $124.94 | 8.243% | $135.2388 | $135.24 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.60 | 5.537% | $148.385 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.30 | 3.302% | $253.3998 | $253.40 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.59 | 4.829% | $216.5662 | $216.57 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.49 | 13.593% | $165.2665 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.98 | 8.800% | $176.2342 | $176.23 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.39 | 6.102% | $186.0923 | $186.09 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.29 | $1,281.1828 | $1,281.19 | $1,281.20 | $1,281.20 | |