| 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 | $115.99 | 5.325% | $122.1665 | $122.17 | $122.15 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.51 | 7.441% | $201.4626 | $201.46 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.60 | 12.582% | $125.6415 | $125.64 | $125.65 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.51 | 4.496% | $22.4771 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.84 | 11.380% | $146.8434 | $146.84 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.25 | 10.513% | $258.8767 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.39 | 5.326% | $250.0334 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.09 | $1,127.5012 | $1,127.50 | $1,127.55 | $1,127.50 | |