| 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 | $125.57 | 3.653% | $130.1571 | $130.16 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.41 | 4.799% | $198.4998 | $198.50 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.29 | 6.358% | $198.1343 | $198.13 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.28 | 6.346% | $174.7052 | $174.71 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.87 | 4.418% | $116.8124 | $116.81 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.37 | 12.687% | $40.9843 | $40.98 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.63 | 4.528% | $240.0276 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.42 | $1,099.3207 | $1,099.32 | $1,099.35 | $1,099.30 | |