| 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 | $123.97 | 7.525% | $133.2987 | $133.30 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.35 | 10.737% | $8.1392 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.79 | 7.125% | $55.48 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.34 | 8.859% | $191.962 | $191.96 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.84 | 13.675% | $143.0486 | $143.05 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.32 | 12.239% | $274.2223 | $274.22 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.97 | 4.439% | $198.4028 | $198.40 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.58 | $1,004.5536 | $1,004.55 | $1,004.55 | $1,004.50 | |