| 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 | $10.39 | 5.188% | $10.929 | $10.93 | $10.95 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.95 | 12.652% | $161.036 | $161.04 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.76 | 3.352% | $248.8303 | $248.83 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.53 | 13.143% | $49.2511 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.69 | 3.496% | $221.1606 | $221.16 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.74 | 6.421% | $141.2632 | $141.26 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.45 | 12.265% | $280.045 | $280.05 | $280.05 | $280.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.51 | $1,112.5152 | $1,112.52 | $1,112.55 | $1,112.50 | |