| 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 | $120.87 | 5.287% | $127.2604 | $127.26 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.35 | 4.638% | $216.9669 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.73 | 13.685% | $260.0317 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.73 | 11.609% | $228.4971 | $228.50 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.42 | 8.137% | $46.9531 | $46.95 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.45 | 9.460% | $112.1418 | $112.14 | $112.15 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.31 | 6.685% | $152.8903 | $152.89 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.86 | $1,144.7413 | $1,144.74 | $1,144.75 | $1,144.80 | |