| 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 | $116.83 | 6.385% | $124.2896 | $124.29 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.31 | 7.533% | $139.0509 | $139.05 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.63 | 13.845% | $186.2846 | $186.28 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.63 | 8.558% | $235.1692 | $235.17 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.46 | 7.261% | $198.9263 | $198.93 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.54 | 10.727% | $120.1831 | $120.18 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.51 | 6.380% | $257.9821 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.91 | $1,261.8858 | $1,261.88 | $1,261.95 | $1,262.00 | |