| 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 | $120.59 | 4.740% | $126.306 | $126.31 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.97 | 6.244% | $212.4561 | $212.46 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.31 | 10.525% | $87.6574 | $87.66 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.49 | 12.692% | $231.5708 | $231.57 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.65 | 5.535% | $187.4829 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.56 | 8.769% | $80.0105 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.53 | 12.696% | $171.8952 | $171.90 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.10 | $1,097.3789 | $1,097.39 | $1,097.35 | $1,097.50 | |