| 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 | $126.87 | 12.585% | $142.8366 | $142.84 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.97 | 11.779% | $258.176 | $258.18 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.83 | 3.218% | $212.4536 | $212.45 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.80 | 4.332% | $50.914 | $50.91 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.51 | 13.818% | $159.9257 | $159.93 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.45 | 3.218% | $96.4572 | $96.46 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.43 | 13.115% | $174.6835 | $174.68 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.86 | $1,095.4466 | $1,095.45 | $1,095.50 | $1,095.50 | |