| 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 | $124.68 | 12.667% | $140.4732 | $140.47 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.70 | 10.842% | $261.2546 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.56 | 5.249% | $190.0376 | $190.04 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.99 | 4.585% | $132.8125 | $132.81 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.62 | 11.488% | $239.2755 | $239.28 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.90 | 9.608% | $67.8474 | $67.85 | $67.85 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.36 | 10.104% | $204.0888 | $204.09 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.81 | $1,235.7896 | $1,235.79 | $1,235.80 | $1,235.80 | |