| 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 | $117.57 | 4.860% | $123.2839 | $123.28 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.75 | 3.452% | $193.1966 | $193.20 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.50 | 4.525% | $253.4731 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.25 | 5.306% | $152.957 | $152.96 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.55 | 11.144% | $220.6764 | $220.68 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.79 | 6.289% | $248.4931 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.45 | 7.102% | $91.5187 | $91.52 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.86 | $1,283.5988 | $1,283.60 | $1,283.60 | $1,283.70 | |