| 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 | $118.51 | 5.382% | $124.8882 | $124.89 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.70 | 12.810% | $62.8352 | $62.84 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.45 | 12.660% | $148.0916 | $148.09 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.70 | 4.825% | $120.2343 | $120.23 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.84 | 13.472% | $70.1711 | $70.17 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.50 | 5.289% | $262.6961 | $262.70 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.65 | 10.755% | $181.2506 | $181.25 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.35 | $970.1671 | $970.17 | $970.20 | $970.20 | |