| 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 | $116.35 | 12.482% | $130.8728 | $130.87 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.45 | 11.127% | $176.0807 | $176.08 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.41 | 12.824% | $213.6999 | $213.70 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.91 | 3.507% | $248.3236 | $248.32 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.77 | 10.662% | $219.9629 | $219.96 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.43 | 8.354% | $78.4808 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.52 | 4.274% | $189.2782 | $189.28 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.84 | $1,256.6989 | $1,256.69 | $1,256.70 | $1,256.80 | |