| 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 | $132.74 | 5.839% | $140.4907 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.36 | 13.324% | $27.6057 | $27.61 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.98 | 12.600% | $222.9255 | $222.93 | $222.95 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.96 | 11.539% | $235.3027 | $235.30 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.28 | 6.690% | $143.2633 | $143.26 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.90 | 13.334% | $222.0213 | $222.02 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.80 | 11.183% | $55.3691 | $55.37 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.02 | $1,046.9783 | $1,046.98 | $1,046.95 | $1,047.00 | |