| 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 | $117.95 | 4.700% | $123.4937 | $123.49 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.56 | 4.333% | $226.9869 | $226.99 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.77 | 5.134% | $215.2829 | $215.28 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.78 | 7.788% | $68.7472 | $68.75 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.30 | 5.813% | $161.1532 | $161.15 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.46 | 5.199% | $127.7747 | $127.77 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.28 | 10.710% | $22.452 | $22.45 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.10 | $945.8906 | $945.88 | $945.90 | $946.00 | |