| 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 | $112.43 | 5.174% | $118.2471 | $118.25 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.60 | 4.204% | $151.721 | $151.72 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.55 | 6.567% | $172.159 | $172.16 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.83 | 10.447% | $277.0342 | $277.03 | $277.05 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.52 | 6.588% | $173.2268 | $173.23 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.27 | 10.711% | $263.7911 | $263.79 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.68 | 12.529% | $84.0367 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.88 | $1,240.2159 | $1,240.22 | $1,240.25 | $1,240.10 | |