| 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 | $104.50 | 12.455% | $117.5155 | $117.52 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.47 | 3.688% | $185.052 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.31 | 9.318% | $41.8797 | $41.88 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.84 | 12.670% | $252.2005 | $252.20 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.95 | 10.746% | $275.7022 | $275.70 | $275.70 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.65 | 12.661% | $226.0543 | $226.05 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.81 | 6.784% | $47.8499 | $47.85 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.53 | $1,146.2541 | $1,146.25 | $1,146.25 | $1,146.30 | |