| 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 | $142.54 | 4.863% | $149.4717 | $149.47 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.90 | 9.238% | $179.0411 | $179.04 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.97 | 12.503% | $227.2223 | $227.22 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.27 | 10.146% | $104.9361 | $104.94 | $104.95 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.49 | 7.601% | $187.753 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.96 | 3.789% | $20.7163 | $20.72 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.91 | 11.652% | $242.1844 | $242.18 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.04 | $1,111.3249 | $1,111.32 | $1,111.30 | $1,111.30 | |