| 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 | $112.89 | 9.309% | $123.3989 | $123.40 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.80 | 5.735% | $246.1511 | $246.15 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.83 | 6.769% | $104.4521 | $104.45 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.64 | 4.741% | $245.7643 | $245.76 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.49 | 8.598% | $261.1673 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.34 | 8.776% | $143.9542 | $143.95 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.78 | 12.731% | $144.0477 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.77 | $1,268.9356 | $1,268.93 | $1,268.90 | $1,269.10 | |