| 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 | $114.84 | 3.847% | $119.2579 | $119.26 | $119.25 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.62 | 3.518% | $194.2205 | $194.22 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.65 | 6.527% | $50.7601 | $50.76 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.69 | 3.871% | $36.0328 | $36.03 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.91 | 11.281% | $91.1503 | $91.15 | $91.15 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.45 | 5.393% | $256.5793 | $256.58 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.97 | 12.535% | $261.0474 | $261.05 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.13 | $1,009.0483 | $1,009.05 | $1,009.05 | $1,009.10 | |