| 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 | $115.68 | 4.165% | $120.4981 | $120.50 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.96 | 12.225% | $187.3709 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.49 | 8.520% | $271.8317 | $271.83 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.93 | 10.549% | $170.1681 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.69 | 6.150% | $173.7569 | $173.76 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.55 | 3.381% | $109.1186 | $109.12 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.84 | 11.716% | $238.8935 | $238.89 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.14 | $1,271.6378 | $1,271.64 | $1,271.60 | $1,271.70 | |