| 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 | $130.30 | 9.374% | $142.5143 | $142.51 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.62 | 8.270% | $97.0316 | $97.03 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.44 | 12.174% | $229.3285 | $229.33 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.83 | 13.798% | $120.4324 | $120.43 | $120.45 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.31 | 5.657% | $261.3003 | $261.30 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.99 | 8.129% | $185.9711 | $185.97 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.59 | 11.869% | $64.4254 | $64.43 | $64.45 | $64.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.08 | $1,101.0036 | $1,101.00 | $1,101.05 | $1,100.90 | |