| 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 | $119.99 | 3.729% | $124.4644 | $124.46 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.76 | 10.175% | $178.2191 | $178.22 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.52 | 3.723% | $228.73 | $228.73 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.86 | 8.850% | $140.2641 | $140.26 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.40 | 9.697% | $87.0994 | $87.10 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.70 | 7.625% | $210.6221 | $210.62 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.81 | 13.105% | $264.4508 | $264.45 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.04 | $1,233.8499 | $1,233.84 | $1,233.80 | $1,233.90 | |