| 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 | 5.617% | $124.4908 | $124.49 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.93 | 13.389% | $180.2091 | $180.21 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.69 | 12.828% | $168.8922 | $168.89 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.74 | 11.493% | $226.0409 | $226.04 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.70 | 3.274% | $227.9257 | $227.93 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.64 | 4.121% | $71.4687 | $71.47 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.76 | 13.628% | $262.208 | $262.21 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.33 | $1,261.2354 | $1,261.24 | $1,261.25 | $1,261.20 | |