| 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 | $115.61 | 4.270% | $120.5465 | $120.55 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.79 | 5.253% | $26.0922 | $26.09 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.81 | 9.121% | $52.1708 | $52.17 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.38 | 12.227% | $168.767 | $168.77 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.97 | 8.577% | $269.2384 | $269.24 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.39 | 9.377% | $213.7117 | $213.71 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.46 | 9.459% | $239.1241 | $239.12 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.41 | $1,089.6507 | $1,089.65 | $1,089.60 | $1,089.60 | |