| 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 | $117.80 | 3.125% | $121.4813 | $121.48 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.62 | 11.487% | $209.1719 | $209.17 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.43 | 4.119% | $192.0267 | $192.03 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.76 | 11.214% | $248.8524 | $248.85 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.77 | 12.308% | $189.5422 | $189.54 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.94 | 10.286% | $261.3116 | $261.31 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.32 | 10.489% | $212.4924 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,311.64 | $1,434.8785 | $1,434.87 | $1,434.90 | $1,434.90 | |