| 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 | $123.89 | 13.595% | $140.7328 | $140.73 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.45 | 4.318% | $74.5352 | $74.54 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.27 | 8.137% | $191.6945 | $191.69 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.58 | 4.272% | $148.671 | $148.67 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.58 | 9.562% | $15.9741 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.38 | 8.352% | $217.1157 | $217.12 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.84 | 7.658% | $260.3601 | $260.36 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.99 | $1,049.0834 | $1,049.08 | $1,049.05 | $1,049.10 | |