| 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 | $115.28 | 3.620% | $119.4531 | $119.45 | $119.45 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.25 | 4.801% | $84.1028 | $84.10 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.86 | 11.360% | $159.0889 | $159.09 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.67 | 13.133% | $13.2026 | $13.20 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.91 | 5.743% | $252.6306 | $252.63 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.60 | 13.577% | $247.1436 | $247.14 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.99 | 3.540% | $197.751 | $197.75 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.56 | $1,073.3726 | $1,073.36 | $1,073.40 | $1,073.40 | |