| 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 | $113.30 | 3.795% | $117.5997 | $117.60 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.55 | 8.388% | $154.5071 | $154.51 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.48 | 7.341% | $37.0112 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.51 | 7.371% | $212.0685 | $212.07 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.81 | 5.186% | $32.4078 | $32.41 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.99 | 7.636% | $257.2393 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.61 | 13.426% | $274.0486 | $274.05 | $274.05 | $274.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.25 | $1,084.8822 | $1,084.89 | $1,084.85 | $1,084.80 | |