| 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 | $118.25 | 5.245% | $124.4522 | $124.45 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.71 | 12.727% | $192.4363 | $192.44 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.58 | 11.601% | $150.1926 | $150.19 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.91 | 8.504% | $180.019 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.68 | 3.704% | $40.1127 | $40.11 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.66 | 4.499% | $82.1989 | $82.20 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.71 | 5.580% | $245.6952 | $245.70 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.50 | $1,015.1069 | $1,015.11 | $1,015.10 | $1,015.10 | |