| 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 | $212.52 | 9.398% | $232.4926 | $232.49 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.86 | 8.218% | $78.8476 | $78.85 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.50 | 13.615% | $51.6948 | $51.69 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.56 | 13.853% | $273.8848 | $273.88 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.57 | 5.736% | $206.7879 | $206.79 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.46 | 10.737% | $169.937 | $169.94 | $169.95 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.79 | 6.696% | $129.9451 | $129.95 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.26 | $1,143.5898 | $1,143.59 | $1,143.65 | $1,143.50 | |