| 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 | $111.89 | 7.695% | $120.4999 | $120.50 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.43 | 13.288% | $69.5928 | $69.59 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.33 | 13.812% | $215.4803 | $215.48 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.57 | 3.825% | $41.0836 | $41.08 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.32 | 13.191% | $245.9867 | $245.99 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.59 | 11.815% | $271.252 | $271.25 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.73 | 4.368% | $219.9347 | $219.93 | $219.95 | $219.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.86 | $1,183.8300 | $1,183.82 | $1,183.90 | $1,183.90 | |