| 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 | $103.40 | 13.668% | $117.5327 | $117.53 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.74 | 5.617% | $125.4096 | $125.41 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.95 | 9.724% | $229.2683 | $229.27 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.89 | 10.590% | $228.7997 | $228.80 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.91 | 10.474% | $269.4571 | $269.46 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.89 | 4.384% | $78.1732 | $78.17 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.70 | 6.792% | $229.2824 | $229.28 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.48 | $1,277.9230 | $1,277.92 | $1,277.90 | $1,278.00 | |