| 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 | $124.59 | 12.587% | $140.2721 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.80 | 3.440% | $44.2723 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.57 | 7.505% | $155.42 | $155.42 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.46 | 5.860% | $227.0274 | $227.03 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.31 | 10.844% | $251.9595 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.52 | 11.864% | $201.9369 | $201.94 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.95 | 10.458% | $27.5593 | $27.56 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.20 | $1,048.4475 | $1,048.45 | $1,048.40 | $1,048.50 | |