| 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 | $117.92 | 3.850% | $122.4599 | $122.46 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.98 | 5.422% | $148.6239 | $148.62 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.79 | 10.515% | $97.0211 | $97.02 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.43 | 11.113% | $18.2559 | $18.26 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.75 | 9.110% | $239.7692 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.44 | 12.293% | $107.1724 | $107.17 | $107.15 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.74 | 7.375% | $205.8808 | $205.88 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.05 | $939.1832 | $939.18 | $939.10 | $939.30 | |