| 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 | $129.97 | 9.551% | $142.3834 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.55 | 8.867% | $244.4608 | $244.46 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.87 | 7.169% | $126.3201 | $126.32 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.49 | 11.534% | $218.0378 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.98 | 5.409% | $132.7943 | $132.79 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.43 | 13.317% | $153.4652 | $153.47 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.68 | 6.488% | $158.3264 | $158.33 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.97 | $1,175.7880 | $1,175.79 | $1,175.80 | $1,175.80 | |