| 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 | $126.77 | 12.386% | $142.4717 | $142.47 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.25 | 6.781% | $69.6746 | $69.67 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.81 | 8.657% | $211.6747 | $211.67 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.97 | 11.783% | $230.2394 | $230.24 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.86 | 4.241% | $174.9789 | $174.98 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.57 | 5.179% | $236.2005 | $236.20 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.48 | 13.361% | $218.1973 | $218.20 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.71 | $1,283.4371 | $1,283.43 | $1,283.40 | $1,283.50 | |