| 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 | $119.93 | 11.476% | $133.6932 | $133.69 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.25 | 3.337% | $193.4985 | $193.50 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.33 | 9.500% | $270.8264 | $270.83 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.79 | 6.844% | $12.5969 | $12.60 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.72 | 12.128% | $188.0611 | $188.06 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.49 | 9.150% | $128.2403 | $128.24 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.85 | 13.582% | $279.2413 | $279.24 | $279.25 | $279.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.36 | $1,206.1577 | $1,206.16 | $1,206.20 | $1,206.10 | |