| 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 | $117.33 | 6.622% | $125.0996 | $125.10 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.55 | 6.744% | $104.1288 | $104.13 | $104.15 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.74 | 13.436% | $276.4889 | $276.49 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.27 | 13.182% | $278.7333 | $278.73 | $278.75 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.77 | 4.505% | $21.7057 | $21.71 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.43 | 6.350% | $165.2998 | $165.30 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.54 | 9.403% | $216.1147 | $216.11 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.63 | $1,187.5708 | $1,187.57 | $1,187.60 | $1,187.50 | |