| 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 | $114.91 | 5.720% | $121.4829 | $121.48 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.38 | 7.565% | $175.7397 | $175.74 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.91 | 5.521% | $187.7324 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.33 | 10.186% | $175.5594 | $175.56 | $175.55 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.28 | 10.228% | $230.6852 | $230.69 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.43 | 4.779% | $146.0934 | $146.09 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.35 | 7.548% | $250.9633 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.59 | $1,288.2563 | $1,288.25 | $1,288.30 | $1,288.30 | |