| 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 | $140.44 | 4.295% | $146.4719 | $146.47 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.64 | 13.113% | $83.2964 | $83.30 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.63 | 3.347% | $121.5671 | $121.57 | $121.55 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.70 | 13.258% | $189.9337 | $189.93 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.84 | 11.713% | $18.8125 | $18.81 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.80 | 10.254% | $261.0815 | $261.08 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.51 | 6.275% | $260.9158 | $260.92 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.56 | $1,082.0789 | $1,082.08 | $1,082.05 | $1,082.10 | |