| 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 | $111.78 | 7.800% | $120.4988 | $120.50 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.49 | 13.780% | $179.1921 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.53 | 7.549% | $211.366 | $211.37 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.30 | 7.170% | $111.7783 | $111.78 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.85 | 10.543% | $245.2396 | $245.24 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.48 | 12.203% | $183.4295 | $183.43 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.64 | 7.548% | $87.8022 | $87.80 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.07 | $1,139.3065 | $1,139.31 | $1,139.35 | $1,139.30 | |