| 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 | $115.27 | 4.336% | $120.2681 | $120.27 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.45 | 7.753% | $189.0526 | $189.05 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.25 | 8.255% | $150.7451 | $150.75 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.46 | 3.598% | $136.1899 | $136.19 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.95 | 10.550% | $230.9942 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.50 | 9.335% | $259.6706 | $259.67 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.31 | 7.132% | $12.1166 | $12.12 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.19 | $1,099.0371 | $1,099.04 | $1,099.00 | $1,099.10 | |