| 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 | $112.94 | 6.634% | $120.4324 | $120.43 | $120.45 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.53 | 12.221% | $268.803 | $268.80 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.55 | 9.696% | $237.5467 | $237.55 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.85 | 12.873% | $218.8043 | $218.80 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.58 | 12.798% | $213.8424 | $213.84 | $213.85 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.52 | 8.864% | $131.2029 | $131.20 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.90 | 8.703% | $44.4595 | $44.46 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.87 | $1,235.0912 | $1,235.08 | $1,235.10 | $1,235.00 | |