| 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 | $111.55 | 7.411% | $119.817 | $119.82 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.71 | 9.798% | $53.4826 | $53.48 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.38 | 5.206% | $260.2586 | $260.26 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.85 | 6.751% | $155.6963 | $155.70 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.95 | 8.188% | $173.0467 | $173.05 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.53 | 4.536% | $252.4858 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.55 | 11.581% | $239.397 | $239.40 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.52 | $1,254.1840 | $1,254.20 | $1,254.20 | $1,254.20 | |