| 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 | $111.43 | 5.865% | $117.9654 | $117.97 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.47 | 12.320% | $219.5519 | $219.55 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.92 | 9.624% | $77.7453 | $77.75 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.72 | 6.724% | $202.4768 | $202.48 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.93 | 13.819% | $273.0859 | $273.09 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.48 | 3.751% | $53.411 | $53.41 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.85 | 8.639% | $234.4973 | $234.50 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.80 | $1,178.7336 | $1,178.75 | $1,178.75 | $1,178.80 | |