| 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 | $128.73 | 10.507% | $142.2557 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.33 | 12.801% | $210.1821 | $210.18 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.38 | 4.245% | $256.8388 | $256.84 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.87 | 10.729% | $248.9963 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.45 | 10.270% | $154.8742 | $154.87 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.67 | 3.414% | $39.9902 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.37 | 8.170% | $161.5735 | $161.57 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.80 | $1,214.7108 | $1,214.71 | $1,214.70 | $1,214.80 | |