| 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 | $126.32 | 11.240% | $140.5184 | $140.52 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.94 | 11.794% | $44.6505 | $44.65 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.26 | 3.168% | $84.866 | $84.87 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.46 | 5.709% | $245.7311 | $245.73 | $245.75 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.52 | 6.164% | $257.4689 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.71 | 12.712% | $34.6139 | $34.61 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.68 | 3.149% | $188.4326 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.89 | $996.2814 | $996.28 | $996.25 | $996.30 | |