| 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 | $115.68 | 5.497% | $122.0389 | $122.04 | $122.05 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.84 | 5.383% | $210.5974 | $210.60 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.61 | 10.676% | $215.3866 | $215.39 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.94 | 12.294% | $261.5776 | $261.58 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.70 | 10.625% | $70.4681 | $70.47 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.25 | 8.356% | $155.22 | $155.22 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.69 | 12.716% | $282.5677 | $282.57 | $282.55 | $282.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.71 | $1,317.8563 | $1,317.87 | $1,317.85 | $1,317.90 | |