| 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 | $126.47 | 12.657% | $142.4773 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.30 | 3.833% | $118.6811 | $118.68 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.54 | 8.502% | $227.3551 | $227.36 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.81 | 12.432% | $47.0078 | $47.01 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.51 | 12.799% | $271.2929 | $271.29 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.93 | 11.550% | $51.2349 | $51.23 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.60 | 3.360% | $204.2394 | $204.24 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.16 | $1,062.2885 | $1,062.29 | $1,062.35 | $1,062.30 | |