| 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 | $115.40 | 5.238% | $121.4447 | $121.44 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.74 | 6.712% | $261.1669 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.96 | 3.361% | $40.2694 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.95 | 7.373% | $41.8218 | $41.82 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.55 | 3.322% | $257.8401 | $257.84 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.70 | 8.609% | $260.3358 | $260.34 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.86 | 12.790% | $100.2252 | $100.23 | $100.25 | $100.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.16 | $1,083.1039 | $1,083.11 | $1,083.10 | $1,083.00 | |