| 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 | $121.27 | 10.835% | $134.4096 | $134.41 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.86 | 8.646% | $80.2459 | $80.25 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.60 | 8.804% | $80.0797 | $80.08 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.36 | 12.125% | $256.0487 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.59 | 9.844% | $246.6986 | $246.70 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.83 | 11.516% | $251.8366 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.93 | 5.356% | $180.085 | $180.09 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.44 | $1,229.4041 | $1,229.42 | $1,229.45 | $1,229.30 | |