| 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 | $120.53 | 3.787% | $125.0945 | $125.09 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.93 | 11.744% | $280.3992 | $280.40 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.61 | 7.209% | $103.5746 | $103.57 | $103.55 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.72 | 11.868% | $35.4845 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.83 | 12.281% | $247.9501 | $247.95 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.68 | 9.166% | $40.0421 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.58 | 10.264% | $266.3758 | $266.38 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.88 | $1,098.9208 | $1,098.91 | $1,098.95 | $1,099.00 | |