| 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 | $125.61 | 13.417% | $142.4631 | $142.46 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.51 | 3.581% | $247.051 | $247.05 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.55 | 12.728% | $158.4392 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.93 | 7.204% | $122.1375 | $122.14 | $122.15 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.29 | 13.439% | $44.5702 | $44.57 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.64 | 5.657% | $248.9702 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.41 | 4.441% | $85.0254 | $85.03 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.94 | $1,048.6566 | $1,048.66 | $1,048.65 | $1,048.70 | |