| 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 | $131.27 | 8.181% | $142.0092 | $142.01 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.50 | 6.860% | $30.4551 | $30.46 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.44 | 9.158% | $244.9942 | $244.99 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.55 | 4.296% | $46.4639 | $46.46 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.45 | 11.449% | $275.7806 | $275.78 | $275.80 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.99 | 3.850% | $80.9926 | $80.99 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.47 | 6.569% | $188.0623 | $188.06 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.67 | $1,008.7579 | $1,008.75 | $1,008.75 | $1,008.90 | |