| 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 | $124.80 | 12.805% | $140.7806 | $140.78 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.97 | 12.676% | $280.5294 | $280.53 | $280.55 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.42 | 5.715% | $261.5601 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.96 | 3.342% | $46.4626 | $46.46 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.35 | 6.841% | $6.7844 | $6.78 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.68 | 13.796% | $248.8491 | $248.85 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.70 | 3.560% | $113.6053 | $113.61 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.88 | $1,098.5715 | $1,098.57 | $1,098.60 | $1,098.60 | |