| 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 | $117.47 | 3.245% | $121.2819 | $121.28 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.79 | 6.677% | $240.866 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.36 | 9.796% | $117.877 | $117.88 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.51 | 11.644% | $275.2136 | $275.21 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.48 | 4.791% | $87.4795 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.90 | 4.683% | $232.2916 | $232.29 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.80 | 11.540% | $49.9699 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.31 | $1,124.9795 | $1,124.98 | $1,125.00 | $1,125.10 | |