| 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 | $117.87 | 5.120% | $123.9049 | $123.90 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.50 | 12.119% | $175.4662 | $175.47 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.40 | 6.836% | $142.5192 | $142.52 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.49 | 7.849% | $250.7381 | $250.74 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.66 | 5.747% | $239.6862 | $239.69 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.94 | 6.416% | $53.1442 | $53.14 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.94 | 10.361% | $133.4706 | $133.47 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.80 | $1,118.9294 | $1,118.93 | $1,118.90 | $1,118.90 | |