| 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 | $118.90 | 11.437% | $132.4986 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.65 | 3.168% | $18.2092 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.75 | 7.271% | $260.4004 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.63 | 7.168% | $117.4883 | $117.49 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.63 | 13.865% | $161.267 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.75 | 5.495% | $184.3525 | $184.35 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.56 | 10.281% | $259.7779 | $259.78 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.87 | $1,133.9939 | $1,134.00 | $1,134.00 | $1,134.10 | |