| 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 | $116.65 | 3.859% | $121.1515 | $121.15 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.91 | 3.825% | $228.3216 | $228.32 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.86 | 13.224% | $114.1977 | $114.20 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.85 | 12.819% | $58.4967 | $58.50 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.95 | 13.281% | $38.4589 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.64 | 13.620% | $256.3722 | $256.37 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.89 | 5.157% | $60.8754 | $60.88 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.75 | $877.8740 | $877.88 | $877.85 | $878.00 | |