| 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 | $142.75 | 6.846% | $152.5227 | $152.52 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.70 | 5.444% | $84.0389 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.52 | 11.534% | $29.5788 | $29.58 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.34 | 13.758% | $248.3792 | $248.38 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.84 | 11.396% | $220.3858 | $220.39 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.68 | 4.772% | $188.2543 | $188.25 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.92 | 9.250% | $199.8401 | $199.84 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.75 | $1,122.9998 | $1,123.00 | $1,123.05 | $1,123.00 | |