| 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 | $115.28 | 5.150% | $121.2169 | $121.22 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.95 | 7.604% | $248.5114 | $248.51 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.84 | 8.840% | $261.0419 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.87 | 4.266% | $85.3626 | $85.36 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.77 | 8.832% | $22.6044 | $22.60 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.84 | 7.709% | $17.0611 | $17.06 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.77 | 13.205% | $55.2101 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.32 | $811.0084 | $811.00 | $810.95 | $811.00 | |