| 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 | $144.66 | 7.312% | $155.2375 | $155.24 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.63 | 9.847% | $129.213 | $129.21 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.45 | 6.193% | $30.2119 | $30.21 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.67 | 11.179% | $97.4706 | $97.47 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.50 | 12.380% | $210.7125 | $210.71 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.93 | 6.532% | $228.9692 | $228.97 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.30 | 7.420% | $232.3495 | $232.35 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.14 | $1,084.1642 | $1,084.16 | $1,084.10 | $1,084.10 | |