| 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 | $115.46 | 12.195% | $129.5403 | $129.54 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.35 | 5.604% | $246.4269 | $246.43 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.98 | 10.250% | $119.048 | $119.05 | $119.05 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.34 | 9.164% | $231.7988 | $231.80 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.40 | 12.431% | $238.8034 | $238.80 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.58 | 8.596% | $236.2832 | $236.28 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.73 | 4.772% | $259.5517 | $259.55 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,346.84 | $1,461.4523 | $1,461.45 | $1,461.50 | $1,461.40 | |