| 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 | $115.84 | 3.786% | $120.2257 | $120.23 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.32 | 4.686% | $227.5036 | $227.50 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.88 | 11.807% | $158.6318 | $158.63 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.70 | 8.204% | $29.9725 | $29.97 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.47 | 3.798% | $7.7537 | $7.75 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.98 | 9.115% | $44.7153 | $44.72 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.31 | 12.231% | $147.3705 | $147.37 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.50 | $736.1731 | $736.17 | $736.15 | $736.20 | |