| 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 | $125.42 | 11.215% | $139.4859 | $139.49 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.27 | 5.777% | $19.3255 | $19.33 | $19.35 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.72 | 11.790% | $49.9925 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.93 | 12.727% | $246.7932 | $246.79 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.35 | 13.175% | $198.4524 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.79 | 4.314% | $88.4478 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.34 | 5.262% | $243.5131 | $243.51 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.82 | $986.0104 | $986.01 | $986.05 | $986.00 | |