| 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 | $113.40 | 13.294% | $128.4754 | $128.48 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.42 | 12.690% | $45.5493 | $45.55 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.87 | 10.692% | $268.8377 | $268.84 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.35 | 6.452% | $9.9533 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.89 | 11.784% | $205.5596 | $205.56 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.68 | 5.360% | $142.9524 | $142.95 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.49 | 10.102% | $174.5007 | $174.50 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.10 | $975.8284 | $975.83 | $975.85 | $975.90 | |