| 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 | $128.53 | 9.298% | $140.4807 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.92 | 4.809% | $258.7944 | $258.79 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.30 | 11.535% | $123.0231 | $123.02 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.70 | 12.544% | $222.4995 | $222.50 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.84 | 10.263% | $73.6998 | $73.70 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.31 | 4.689% | $200.2805 | $200.28 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.96 | 8.765% | $79.3549 | $79.35 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.56 | $1,098.1329 | $1,098.12 | $1,098.15 | $1,098.20 | |