| 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 | $115.64 | 3.332% | $119.4931 | $119.49 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.99 | 13.251% | $250.2734 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.62 | 11.626% | $227.2929 | $227.29 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.58 | 11.702% | $167.0839 | $167.08 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.27 | 9.789% | $138.6306 | $138.63 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.34 | 10.498% | $172.7526 | $172.75 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.60 | 7.798% | $247.5042 | $247.50 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.04 | $1,323.0307 | $1,323.01 | $1,323.05 | $1,323.10 | |