| 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 | $133.65 | 6.593% | $142.4615 | $142.46 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.63 | 8.557% | $111.412 | $111.41 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.70 | 11.514% | $78.8404 | $78.84 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.72 | 12.333% | $259.1747 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.28 | 12.370% | $181.2303 | $181.23 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.80 | 9.150% | $51.0822 | $51.08 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.96 | 12.178% | $202.9973 | $203.00 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.74 | $1,027.1984 | $1,027.19 | $1,027.20 | $1,027.20 | |