| 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 | $125.83 | 3.405% | $130.1145 | $130.11 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.87 | 8.365% | $124.4789 | $124.48 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.82 | 12.169% | $280.2206 | $280.22 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.48 | 3.354% | $83.1793 | $83.18 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.94 | 8.789% | $226.2158 | $226.22 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.80 | 9.640% | $188.3615 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.87 | 5.412% | $176.9551 | $176.96 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.61 | $1,209.5257 | $1,209.53 | $1,209.50 | $1,209.60 | |