| 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 | $119.68 | 9.870% | $131.4924 | $131.49 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.81 | 11.500% | $246.2032 | $246.20 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.94 | 8.768% | $232.6983 | $232.70 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.90 | 10.662% | $210.1471 | $210.15 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.31 | 3.817% | $168.5054 | $168.51 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.40 | 13.800% | $10.6972 | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.68 | 3.664% | $187.3001 | $187.30 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.72 | $1,187.0437 | $1,187.05 | $1,187.05 | $1,187.00 | |