| 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 | $117.56 | 11.610% | $131.2087 | $131.21 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.49 | 5.845% | $32.2721 | $32.27 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.48 | 8.645% | $8.1266 | $8.13 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.81 | 9.188% | $249.8331 | $249.83 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.90 | 12.302% | $245.8291 | $245.83 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.73 | 3.436% | $241.761 | $241.76 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.50 | 11.473% | $275.8957 | $275.90 | $275.90 | $275.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.47 | $1,184.9263 | $1,184.93 | $1,184.95 | $1,184.90 | |