| 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 | $130.63 | 9.318% | $142.8021 | $142.80 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.81 | 12.117% | $44.6338 | $44.63 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.73 | 10.310% | $180.6106 | $180.61 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.38 | 6.845% | $164.9473 | $164.95 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.50 | 3.344% | $203.071 | $203.07 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.75 | 8.295% | $132.9321 | $132.93 | $132.95 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.76 | 12.596% | $217.04 | $217.04 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.56 | $1,086.0369 | $1,086.03 | $1,086.05 | $1,085.90 | |