| 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 | $119.55 | 9.766% | $131.2253 | $131.23 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.66 | 4.275% | $151.887 | $151.89 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.25 | 11.272% | $274.0073 | $274.01 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.35 | 10.745% | $30.2888 | $30.29 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.53 | 7.460% | $265.9957 | $266.00 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.43 | 6.373% | $162.1444 | $162.14 | $162.15 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.97 | 4.233% | $40.6196 | $40.62 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.74 | $1,056.1681 | $1,056.18 | $1,056.20 | $1,056.10 | |