| 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 | $129.59 | 11.320% | $144.2596 | $144.26 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.73 | 3.108% | $51.2756 | $51.28 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.91 | 4.365% | $24.9537 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.41 | 5.300% | $140.4807 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.59 | 9.707% | $186.0521 | $186.05 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.42 | 8.203% | $250.4034 | $250.40 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.86 | 11.279% | $31.0023 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.51 | $828.4274 | $828.42 | $828.45 | $828.60 | |