| 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 | $117.96 | 11.517% | $131.5455 | $131.55 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.35 | 9.860% | $253.0625 | $253.06 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.26 | 13.696% | $253.8377 | $253.84 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.84 | 12.637% | $141.7424 | $141.74 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.86 | 11.197% | $159.968 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.64 | 3.427% | $180.6249 | $180.62 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.89 | 3.295% | $98.0166 | $98.02 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.80 | $1,218.7976 | $1,218.80 | $1,218.75 | $1,218.70 | |