| 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 | $143.55 | 7.460% | $154.2588 | $154.26 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.28 | 6.416% | $52.4418 | $52.44 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.42 | 13.560% | $12.9686 | $12.97 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.41 | 6.443% | $12.1451 | $12.15 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.81 | 9.466% | $272.3624 | $272.36 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.89 | 9.543% | $271.5461 | $271.55 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.61 | 12.137% | $209.2589 | $209.26 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.97 | $984.9817 | $984.99 | $984.95 | $985.00 | |