| 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 | $117.58 | 12.730% | $132.5479 | $132.55 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.41 | 10.537% | $164.048 | $164.05 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.98 | 8.657% | $266.1879 | $266.19 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.82 | 9.734% | $190.7396 | $190.74 | $190.75 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.30 | 5.873% | $213.1223 | $213.12 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.39 | 13.397% | $94.5618 | $94.56 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.56 | 6.174% | $90.8425 | $90.84 | $90.85 | $90.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.04 | $1,152.0500 | $1,152.05 | $1,152.05 | $1,151.90 | |