| 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 | $135.27 | 5.344% | $142.4988 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.82 | 13.737% | $201.1098 | $201.11 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.76 | 8.272% | $48.4625 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.59 | 13.671% | $46.1391 | $46.14 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.28 | 9.803% | $208.9331 | $208.93 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.48 | 9.248% | $258.3497 | $258.35 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.42 | 6.310% | $203.4986 | $203.50 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.62 | $1,108.9916 | $1,108.99 | $1,109.00 | $1,108.90 | |