| 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 | $135.88 | 6.338% | $144.4921 | $144.49 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.62 | 11.272% | $192.0777 | $192.08 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.74 | 12.683% | $186.7608 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.25 | 3.353% | $49.8678 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.64 | 10.175% | $191.3079 | $191.31 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.98 | 3.514% | $86.9311 | $86.93 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.51 | 12.833% | $131.4617 | $131.46 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.62 | $982.8991 | $982.90 | $982.90 | $983.00 | |