| 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 | $129.77 | 8.241% | $140.4643 | $140.46 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.92 | 12.448% | $122.4784 | $122.48 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.72 | 5.127% | $148.986 | $148.99 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.78 | 12.559% | $108.9346 | $108.93 | $108.95 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.76 | 10.249% | $170.6214 | $170.62 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.73 | 8.444% | $143.9377 | $143.94 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.44 | 4.514% | $213.6684 | $213.67 | $213.65 | $213.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.12 | $1,049.0908 | $1,049.09 | $1,049.10 | $1,049.10 | |