| 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 | $109.89 | 8.724% | $119.4768 | $119.48 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.36 | 8.734% | $47.1471 | $47.15 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.92 | 12.344% | $154.9448 | $154.94 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.83 | 10.448% | $188.6783 | $188.68 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.82 | 6.270% | $166.6526 | $166.65 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.75 | 12.792% | $258.0117 | $258.01 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.28 | 3.408% | $243.2983 | $243.30 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.85 | $1,178.2096 | $1,178.21 | $1,178.25 | $1,178.20 | |