| 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 | $125.43 | 13.629% | $142.5249 | $142.52 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.77 | 5.756% | $234.5351 | $234.54 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.88 | 8.286% | $24.7758 | $24.78 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.98 | 7.571% | $84.9596 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.87 | 10.216% | $274.2946 | $274.29 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.36 | 5.336% | $239.4919 | $239.49 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.73 | 5.148% | $187.931 | $187.93 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.02 | $1,188.5129 | $1,188.51 | $1,188.55 | $1,188.50 | |