| 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 | $124.85 | 12.505% | $140.4625 | $140.46 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.74 | 11.737% | $6.4137 | $6.41 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.91 | 10.349% | $217.2882 | $217.29 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.70 | 8.613% | $185.4024 | $185.40 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.86 | 7.827% | $42.9798 | $42.98 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.33 | 10.224% | $236.2431 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.87 | 11.647% | $34.4654 | $34.47 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.26 | $863.2551 | $863.25 | $863.25 | $863.30 | |