| 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 | $116.56 | 6.758% | $124.4371 | $124.44 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.31 | 5.683% | $261.3646 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.61 | 13.525% | $227.7425 | $227.74 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.65 | 8.135% | $123.9768 | $123.98 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.50 | 10.273% | $38.0442 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.96 | 12.542% | $174.3951 | $174.40 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.94 | 12.349% | $257.2118 | $257.21 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.53 | $1,207.1721 | $1,207.17 | $1,207.20 | $1,207.10 | |