| 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 | $132.71 | 7.596% | $142.7907 | $142.79 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.54 | 7.844% | $48.0337 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.59 | 8.280% | $161.9761 | $161.98 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.33 | 8.486% | $216.2451 | $216.25 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.25 | 11.694% | $167.8202 | $167.82 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.30 | 10.828% | $29.1478 | $29.15 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.89 | 10.738% | $222.4616 | $222.46 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.61 | $988.4752 | $988.48 | $988.50 | $988.40 | |