| 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 | $115.35 | 4.289% | $120.2974 | $120.30 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.48 | 6.777% | $147.8648 | $147.86 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.54 | 11.870% | $201.9701 | $201.97 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.79 | 4.646% | $42.6851 | $42.69 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.42 | 11.393% | $271.1528 | $271.15 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.94 | 12.351% | $113.4071 | $113.41 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.26 | 10.672% | $99.8925 | $99.89 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.78 | $997.2698 | $997.27 | $997.25 | $997.40 | |