| 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 | $115.60 | 4.805% | $121.1546 | $121.15 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.41 | 5.411% | $255.5268 | $255.53 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.29 | 8.216% | $187.5275 | $187.53 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.90 | 9.189% | $230.2796 | $230.28 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.31 | 6.869% | $216.2067 | $216.21 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.63 | 10.196% | $43.6707 | $43.67 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.46 | 6.764% | $247.116 | $247.12 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.60 | $1,301.4819 | $1,301.49 | $1,301.50 | $1,301.50 | |