| 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 | $111.62 | 5.515% | $117.7758 | $117.78 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.72 | 10.711% | $171.2921 | $171.29 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.91 | 10.728% | $101.7701 | $101.77 | $101.75 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.58 | 11.259% | $155.2953 | $155.30 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.67 | 12.579% | $278.8244 | $278.82 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.68 | 6.281% | $128.2599 | $128.26 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.44 | 3.248% | $256.5093 | $256.51 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.62 | $1,209.7269 | $1,209.73 | $1,209.70 | $1,209.80 | |