| 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 | $118.69 | 5.709% | $125.466 | $125.47 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.30 | 7.861% | $246.2467 | $246.25 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.85 | 10.846% | $262.5388 | $262.54 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.72 | 11.499% | $142.4065 | $142.41 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.90 | 12.155% | $96.3411 | $96.34 | $96.35 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.43 | 10.458% | $40.2398 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.32 | 5.518% | $184.9942 | $184.99 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.21 | $1,098.2331 | $1,098.24 | $1,098.25 | $1,098.10 | |