| 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 | $126.27 | 12.435% | $141.9717 | $141.97 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.94 | 8.779% | $44.5341 | $44.53 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.65 | 8.651% | $50.6857 | $50.69 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.88 | 12.509% | $49.3689 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.76 | 8.779% | $236.8772 | $236.88 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.33 | 5.191% | $162.3413 | $162.34 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.33 | 8.525% | $179.4244 | $179.42 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.16 | $865.2033 | $865.20 | $865.20 | $865.20 | |