| 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 | $185.99 | 8.303% | $201.4327 | $201.43 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.74 | 13.174% | $111.748 | $111.75 | $111.75 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.30 | 9.153% | $128.0365 | $128.04 | $128.05 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.66 | 7.251% | $41.4632 | $41.46 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.93 | 12.376% | $54.9856 | $54.99 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.97 | 11.537% | $272.1168 | $272.12 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.90 | 3.304% | $139.3571 | $139.36 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.49 | $949.1399 | $949.15 | $949.15 | $949.10 | |