| 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 | $115.31 | 4.500% | $120.499 | $120.50 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.25 | 7.632% | $233.8305 | $233.83 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.93 | 12.754% | $225.4291 | $225.43 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.56 | 3.150% | $55.2471 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.74 | 3.237% | $144.2634 | $144.26 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.29 | 11.116% | $249.2221 | $249.22 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.44 | 3.625% | $76.1022 | $76.10 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.52 | $1,104.5934 | $1,104.59 | $1,104.60 | $1,104.50 | |