| 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 | $127.96 | 11.329% | $142.4566 | $142.46 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.39 | 5.840% | $162.348 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.77 | 10.419% | $165.3745 | $165.37 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.74 | 4.662% | $24.8468 | $24.85 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.83 | 6.345% | $121.0525 | $121.05 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.87 | 6.676% | $116.1382 | $116.14 | $116.15 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.26 | 6.579% | $149.4877 | $149.49 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.82 | $881.7043 | $881.71 | $881.70 | $881.70 | |