| 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 | $112.26 | 6.205% | $119.2257 | $119.23 | $119.25 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.98 | 7.807% | $145.5179 | $145.52 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.97 | 5.786% | $158.6473 | $158.65 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.49 | 3.503% | $120.5706 | $120.57 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.47 | 11.683% | $270.7978 | $270.80 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.40 | 3.788% | $142.6047 | $142.60 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.76 | 3.246% | $22.4663 | $22.47 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.33 | $979.8303 | $979.84 | $979.80 | $979.80 | |