| 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 | $116.32 | 3.519% | $120.4133 | $120.41 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.54 | 5.174% | $261.3995 | $261.40 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.93 | 6.621% | $48.971 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.73 | 11.736% | $243.2828 | $243.28 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.83 | 8.131% | $38.7433 | $38.74 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.87 | 7.315% | $34.2013 | $34.20 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.76 | 13.498% | $124.5754 | $124.58 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.98 | $871.5866 | $871.58 | $871.60 | $871.60 | |