| 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 | $114.28 | 4.319% | $119.2158 | $119.22 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.98 | 13.708% | $11.3481 | $11.35 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.74 | 10.353% | $228.1438 | $228.14 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.39 | 11.378% | $52.782 | $52.78 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.26 | 13.583% | $8.2461 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.42 | 8.850% | $16.7847 | $16.78 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.59 | 9.610% | $153.0046 | $153.00 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.66 | $589.5251 | $589.52 | $589.55 | $589.40 | |