| 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 | $131.56 | 8.350% | $142.5453 | $142.55 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.27 | 12.797% | $23.9919 | $23.99 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.39 | 5.643% | $98.66 | $98.66 | $98.65 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.68 | 6.618% | $199.0345 | $199.03 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.60 | 4.813% | $203.9661 | $203.97 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.79 | 8.756% | $268.3989 | $268.40 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.74 | 6.246% | $266.4012 | $266.40 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.03 | $1,202.9979 | $1,203.00 | $1,203.00 | $1,203.00 | |