| 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 | $148.98 | 8.351% | $161.4213 | $161.42 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.59 | 13.343% | $142.3475 | $142.35 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.68 | 9.576% | $12.7985 | $12.80 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.52 | 5.543% | $48.0432 | $48.04 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.73 | 10.833% | $232.4501 | $232.45 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.51 | 13.392% | $145.7201 | $145.72 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.26 | 8.286% | $209.2735 | $209.27 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.27 | $952.0542 | $952.05 | $952.00 | $952.00 | |