| 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 | $115.26 | 5.126% | $121.1682 | $121.17 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.75 | 13.452% | $56.4424 | $56.44 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.73 | 10.165% | $236.5573 | $236.56 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.41 | 10.138% | $197.5986 | $197.60 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.75 | 7.857% | $61.2088 | $61.21 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.56 | 6.872% | $262.4349 | $262.43 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.92 | 7.363% | $233.9654 | $233.97 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.38 | $1,169.3756 | $1,169.38 | $1,169.35 | $1,169.40 | |