| 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 | $125.66 | 13.391% | $142.4871 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.38 | 9.658% | $203.284 | $203.28 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.43 | 6.149% | $19.5633 | $19.56 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.48 | 9.722% | $271.54 | $271.54 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.93 | 7.487% | $186.9521 | $186.95 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.51 | 4.738% | $243.5263 | $243.53 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.98 | 10.844% | $253.8106 | $253.81 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.37 | $1,321.1634 | $1,321.16 | $1,321.20 | $1,321.20 | |