| 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 | $142.29 | 8.507% | $154.3946 | $154.39 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.53 | 12.287% | $48.8785 | $48.88 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.55 | 13.534% | $161.8427 | $161.84 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.60 | 4.814% | $104.3947 | $104.39 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.69 | 9.861% | $241.3536 | $241.35 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.95 | 5.592% | $54.855 | $54.86 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.58 | 6.577% | $239.3506 | $239.35 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.19 | $1,005.0697 | $1,005.06 | $1,005.10 | $1,005.20 | |