| 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 | $122.99 | 5.804% | $130.1283 | $130.13 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.37 | 11.277% | $178.4549 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.85 | 4.796% | $163.3246 | $163.32 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.81 | 3.642% | $249.5803 | $249.58 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.56 | 10.398% | $166.2152 | $166.22 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.76 | 12.816% | $224.2331 | $224.23 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.66 | 8.312% | $97.1125 | $97.11 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.00 | $1,209.0489 | $1,209.04 | $1,209.05 | $1,209.00 | |