| 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 | $116.76 | 6.178% | $123.9734 | $123.97 | $123.95 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.84 | 12.187% | $238.7788 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.85 | 3.525% | $217.2472 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.51 | 10.315% | $27.0382 | $27.04 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.37 | 3.781% | $158.1311 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.93 | 6.727% | $108.7868 | $108.79 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.83 | 11.675% | $220.9267 | $220.93 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.09 | $1,094.8822 | $1,094.89 | $1,094.95 | $1,094.80 | |