| 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 | $237.55 | 7.112% | $254.4446 | $254.44 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.32 | 7.286% | $109.775 | $109.78 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.36 | 5.224% | $218.1925 | $218.19 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.69 | 12.551% | $49.1735 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.62 | 7.378% | $154.2163 | $154.22 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.46 | 10.354% | $207.9731 | $207.97 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.50 | 3.634% | $147.6785 | $147.68 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.50 | $1,141.4535 | $1,141.45 | $1,141.45 | $1,141.50 | |