| 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 | $119.88 | 3.847% | $124.4918 | $124.49 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.36 | 3.546% | $28.3302 | $28.33 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.91 | 6.273% | $40.2881 | $40.29 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.52 | 10.751% | $207.6803 | $207.68 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.77 | 13.731% | $209.0035 | $209.00 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.69 | 13.836% | $111.2064 | $111.21 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.57 | 13.724% | $281.5465 | $281.55 | $281.55 | $281.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.70 | $1,002.5468 | $1,002.55 | $1,002.60 | $1,002.50 | |