| 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 | $115.63 | 5.850% | $122.3944 | $122.39 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.75 | 10.417% | $143.2661 | $143.27 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.91 | 11.824% | $58.0478 | $58.05 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.27 | 6.132% | $239.0836 | $239.08 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.34 | 11.500% | $166.5141 | $166.51 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.68 | 3.140% | $158.5056 | $158.51 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.98 | 9.156% | $193.1843 | $193.18 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.56 | $1,080.9959 | $1,080.99 | $1,081.00 | $1,081.00 | |