| 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 | $120.52 | 5.236% | $126.8304 | $126.83 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.43 | 3.379% | $31.4582 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.85 | 8.821% | $271.8893 | $271.89 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.37 | 11.241% | $244.0294 | $244.03 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.38 | 13.542% | $163.9319 | $163.93 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.39 | 7.866% | $162.2197 | $162.22 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.89 | 6.839% | $198.603 | $198.60 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.83 | $1,198.9619 | $1,198.96 | $1,199.00 | $1,198.90 | |