| 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 | $139.88 | 3.290% | $144.4821 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.80 | 12.604% | $267.7723 | $267.77 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.31 | 8.390% | $128.2362 | $128.24 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.50 | 10.229% | $84.3252 | $84.33 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.98 | 4.690% | $226.1095 | $226.11 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.59 | 5.397% | $10.1076 | $10.11 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.43 | 5.600% | $226.4381 | $226.44 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.49 | $1,087.4710 | $1,087.48 | $1,087.50 | $1,087.40 | |