| 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 | $119.43 | 8.500% | $129.5816 | $129.58 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.48 | 5.293% | $262.685 | $262.69 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.98 | 10.613% | $54.1782 | $54.18 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.81 | 5.438% | $83.0957 | $83.10 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.75 | 6.728% | $192.9109 | $192.91 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.50 | 10.660% | $125.5991 | $125.60 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.84 | 6.537% | $250.1915 | $250.19 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.79 | $1,098.2420 | $1,098.25 | $1,098.30 | $1,098.30 | |