| 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 | $141.45 | 7.800% | $152.4831 | $152.48 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.81 | 10.872% | $159.445 | $159.45 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.50 | 4.379% | $106.9885 | $106.99 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.70 | 13.767% | $147.5558 | $147.56 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.71 | 10.749% | $223.3918 | $223.39 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.65 | 11.754% | $259.9957 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.81 | 8.696% | $80.2285 | $80.23 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.63 | $1,130.0884 | $1,130.10 | $1,130.15 | $1,130.10 | |