| 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 | $114.62 | 5.625% | $121.0674 | $121.07 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.27 | 3.407% | $98.5158 | $98.52 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.83 | 4.651% | $255.1705 | $255.17 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.43 | 11.102% | $237.125 | $237.13 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.86 | 5.148% | $179.6559 | $179.66 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.70 | 12.332% | $164.791 | $164.79 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.83 | 11.448% | $175.8984 | $175.90 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.54 | $1,232.2240 | $1,232.24 | $1,232.20 | $1,232.30 | |