| 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 | $111.96 | 7.517% | $120.376 | $120.38 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.69 | 6.209% | $26.223 | $26.22 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.33 | 8.590% | $5.7878 | $5.79 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.72 | 13.507% | $143.8361 | $143.84 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.52 | 13.225% | $282.519 | $282.52 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.87 | 5.294% | $182.0217 | $182.02 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.99 | 12.430% | $210.2329 | $210.23 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.08 | $970.9965 | $971.00 | $971.00 | $970.90 | |