| 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 | $120.65 | 7.400% | $129.5781 | $129.58 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.99 | 12.256% | $278.3837 | $278.38 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.53 | 6.525% | $184.8528 | $184.85 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.97 | 8.864% | $149.111 | $149.11 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.56 | 12.459% | $140.0789 | $140.08 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.31 | 7.667% | $184.4443 | $184.44 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.75 | 7.443% | $248.9992 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.76 | $1,315.4480 | $1,315.44 | $1,315.50 | $1,315.50 | |