| 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 | $112.27 | 5.424% | $118.3595 | $118.36 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.68 | 11.190% | $22.9941 | $22.99 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.71 | 5.600% | $71.5018 | $71.50 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.40 | 6.342% | $260.9633 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.53 | 10.169% | $180.1594 | $180.16 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.87 | 9.448% | $250.4936 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.28 | 11.138% | $277.0448 | $277.04 | $277.05 | $277.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.74 | $1,181.5165 | $1,181.50 | $1,181.50 | $1,181.60 | |