| 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 | $94.51 | 8.432% | $102.4791 | $102.48 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.52 | 4.161% | $50.5389 | $50.54 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.65 | 9.843% | $130.3287 | $130.33 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.61 | 5.255% | $145.894 | $145.89 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.42 | 4.869% | $242.6878 | $242.69 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.83 | 5.712% | $260.9289 | $260.93 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.42 | 4.854% | $200.7115 | $200.71 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.96 | $1,133.5689 | $1,133.57 | $1,133.65 | $1,133.50 | |