| 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 | $115.35 | 3.362% | $119.2281 | $119.23 | $119.25 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.27 | 4.374% | $241.3857 | $241.39 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.93 | 7.178% | $256.0804 | $256.08 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.99 | 11.555% | $11.1443 | $11.14 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.32 | 7.844% | $216.0331 | $216.03 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.76 | 9.256% | $202.9539 | $202.95 | $202.95 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.36 | 9.179% | $130.3161 | $130.32 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.98 | $1,177.1416 | $1,177.14 | $1,177.20 | $1,177.10 | |