| 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 | $140.57 | 11.316% | $156.4769 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.47 | 9.320% | $253.043 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.85 | 11.868% | $143.0232 | $143.02 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.89 | 7.111% | $124.1309 | $124.13 | $124.15 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.42 | 8.273% | $248.3999 | $248.40 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.83 | 12.114% | $172.465 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.84 | 4.241% | $16.5118 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.87 | $1,114.0507 | $1,114.05 | $1,114.05 | $1,114.00 | |