| 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 | $112.84 | 5.655% | $119.2211 | $119.22 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.98 | 4.849% | $105.8765 | $105.88 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.34 | 3.854% | $172.7507 | $172.75 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.47 | 12.870% | $145.0041 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.82 | 7.620% | $232.2655 | $232.27 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.89 | 12.240% | $281.5989 | $281.60 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.38 | 3.231% | $140.7864 | $140.79 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.72 | $1,197.5032 | $1,197.51 | $1,197.50 | $1,197.60 | |