| 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 | $103.27 | 12.787% | $116.4751 | $116.48 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.50 | 9.520% | $260.11 | $260.11 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.44 | 3.403% | $89.3816 | $89.38 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.66 | 10.124% | $195.6463 | $195.65 | $195.65 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.39 | 9.208% | $201.3686 | $201.37 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.68 | 5.177% | $158.4807 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.46 | 3.733% | $124.9568 | $124.96 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.40 | $1,146.4191 | $1,146.43 | $1,146.45 | $1,146.50 | |