| 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 | $111.26 | 6.538% | $118.5342 | $118.53 | $118.55 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.44 | 5.516% | $239.9856 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.31 | 6.231% | $213.8536 | $213.85 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.98 | 5.630% | $120.3971 | $120.40 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.51 | 12.831% | $49.0928 | $49.09 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.84 | 12.198% | $197.289 | $197.29 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.40 | 11.419% | $185.4012 | $185.40 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.74 | $1,124.5535 | $1,124.55 | $1,124.60 | $1,124.60 | |