| 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 | $113.74 | 11.199% | $126.4777 | $126.48 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.80 | 6.445% | $108.361 | $108.36 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.73 | 8.770% | $31.2496 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.78 | 5.444% | $179.0228 | $179.02 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.70 | 12.389% | $186.2286 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.54 | 11.481% | $170.0531 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.59 | 10.757% | $272.0081 | $272.01 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.88 | $1,073.4009 | $1,073.40 | $1,073.40 | $1,073.40 | |