| 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 | $112.85 | 6.127% | $119.7643 | $119.76 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.76 | 4.750% | $200.8686 | $200.87 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.82 | 6.772% | $186.6588 | $186.66 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.59 | 12.518% | $263.956 | $263.96 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.62 | 13.830% | $38.2696 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.48 | 11.284% | $195.2812 | $195.28 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.34 | 8.108% | $230.6376 | $230.64 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.46 | $1,235.4361 | $1,235.44 | $1,235.40 | $1,235.60 | |