| 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 | $112.52 | 11.235% | $125.1616 | $125.16 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.71 | 3.331% | $191.896 | $191.90 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.64 | 13.395% | $243.391 | $243.39 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.44 | 8.777% | $94.0268 | $94.03 | $94.05 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.79 | 5.241% | $248.1478 | $248.15 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.81 | 7.207% | $149.8861 | $149.89 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.80 | 7.785% | $120.5036 | $120.50 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.71 | $1,173.0129 | $1,173.02 | $1,173.05 | $1,173.00 | |