| 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 | $132.67 | 7.399% | $142.4863 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.68 | 8.575% | $129.9426 | $129.94 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.58 | 10.123% | $40.283 | $40.28 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.28 | 4.256% | $114.9735 | $114.97 | $114.95 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.28 | 11.763% | $277.4852 | $277.49 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.93 | 6.693% | $164.2325 | $164.23 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.50 | 13.427% | $212.6756 | $212.68 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.92 | $1,082.0787 | $1,082.08 | $1,082.15 | $1,082.10 | |