| 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 | $119.76 | 3.625% | $124.1013 | $124.10 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.85 | 3.274% | $186.771 | $186.77 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.43 | 9.298% | $174.2538 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.61 | 10.741% | $91.4831 | $91.48 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.74 | 8.375% | $247.897 | $247.90 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.52 | 13.149% | $65.0833 | $65.08 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.80 | 6.198% | $33.771 | $33.77 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.71 | $923.3605 | $923.35 | $923.35 | $923.50 | |