| 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 | $130.87 | 10.239% | $144.2698 | $144.27 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.90 | 4.515% | $114.862 | $114.86 | $114.85 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.30 | 5.252% | $255.0256 | $255.03 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.91 | 12.164% | $47.0079 | $47.01 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.92 | 12.244% | $167.1538 | $167.15 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.75 | 13.806% | $263.7454 | $263.75 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.78 | 6.292% | $19.9616 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.43 | $1,012.0261 | $1,012.03 | $1,012.00 | $1,012.10 | |