| 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 | $114.35 | 7.196% | $122.5786 | $122.58 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.96 | 8.598% | $255.1619 | $255.16 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.52 | 11.503% | $77.5169 | $77.52 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.28 | 9.708% | $88.0736 | $88.07 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.51 | 8.727% | $27.7363 | $27.74 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.76 | 11.610% | $227.4165 | $227.42 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.62 | 6.500% | $243.4803 | $243.48 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.00 | $1,041.9641 | $1,041.97 | $1,041.95 | $1,042.00 | |