| 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 | $138.47 | 6.517% | $147.4941 | $147.49 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.98 | 12.157% | $272.5191 | $272.52 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.49 | 4.692% | $194.1932 | $194.19 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.39 | 8.492% | $11.2723 | $11.27 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.28 | 10.732% | $222.8814 | $222.88 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.42 | 11.667% | $79.7526 | $79.75 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.77 | 12.666% | $214.9329 | $214.93 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.80 | $1,143.0456 | $1,143.03 | $1,143.05 | $1,143.10 | |