| 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 | $115.52 | 4.659% | $120.9021 | $120.90 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.72 | 13.517% | $216.4996 | $216.50 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.82 | 5.446% | $45.152 | $45.15 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.43 | 7.809% | $250.5805 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.35 | 4.858% | $170.237 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.53 | 10.395% | $214.7514 | $214.75 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.48 | 8.471% | $261.9358 | $261.94 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.85 | $1,280.0584 | $1,280.06 | $1,280.10 | $1,280.10 | |