| 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 | $117.80 | 4.640% | $123.2659 | $123.27 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.45 | 12.586% | $81.5686 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.97 | 3.691% | $252.9749 | $252.97 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.35 | 8.348% | $258.2475 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.79 | 5.256% | $179.7667 | $179.77 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.38 | 12.421% | $46.5198 | $46.52 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.31 | 10.108% | $224.9617 | $224.96 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.05 | $1,167.3051 | $1,167.31 | $1,167.20 | $1,167.40 | |