| 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 | $141.27 | 4.392% | $147.4746 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.49 | 9.174% | $128.2685 | $128.27 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.95 | 7.410% | $168.58 | $168.58 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.83 | 13.164% | $205.7661 | $205.77 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.34 | 11.749% | $279.7524 | $279.75 | $279.75 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.74 | 8.854% | $107.4824 | $107.48 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.80 | 5.552% | $76.8419 | $76.84 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.42 | $1,114.1659 | $1,114.16 | $1,114.15 | $1,114.30 | |