| 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 | $115.80 | 6.442% | $123.2598 | $123.26 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.30 | 5.593% | $92.1827 | $92.18 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.54 | 10.864% | $58.2479 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.60 | 11.362% | $274.6187 | $274.62 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.99 | 11.480% | $253.0485 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.49 | 9.661% | $224.2458 | $224.25 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.74 | 4.602% | $122.1124 | $122.11 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.46 | $1,147.7158 | $1,147.72 | $1,147.70 | $1,147.60 | |