| 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 | $143.41 | 12.600% | $161.4797 | $161.48 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.76 | 11.494% | $49.9047 | $49.90 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.38 | 6.647% | $241.4275 | $241.43 | $241.45 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.46 | 8.216% | $221.2584 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.27 | 9.465% | $110.8552 | $110.86 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.68 | 12.519% | $112.1589 | $112.16 | $112.15 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.30 | 9.243% | $224.2759 | $224.28 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.26 | $1,121.3603 | $1,121.37 | $1,121.40 | $1,121.50 | |