| 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 | $132.90 | 7.212% | $142.4847 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.51 | 11.410% | $136.4884 | $136.49 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.41 | 8.282% | $217.008 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.52 | 12.851% | $280.4573 | $280.46 | $280.45 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.32 | 7.606% | $189.7309 | $189.73 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.39 | 3.127% | $58.1533 | $58.15 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.80 | 7.487% | $260.9784 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.85 | $1,285.3010 | $1,285.30 | $1,285.35 | $1,285.40 | |