| 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 | $114.46 | 5.276% | $120.4989 | $120.50 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.34 | 11.312% | $40.4508 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.25 | 8.275% | $200.5794 | $200.58 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.34 | 8.540% | $163.179 | $163.18 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.45 | 9.632% | $204.4089 | $204.41 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.64 | 11.603% | $250.705 | $250.71 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.54 | 6.319% | $236.6023 | $236.60 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.02 | $1,216.4243 | $1,216.43 | $1,216.45 | $1,216.50 | |