| 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 | $126.96 | 12.217% | $142.4707 | $142.47 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.49 | 11.420% | $250.1268 | $250.13 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.71 | 11.397% | $252.5481 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.51 | 6.157% | $59.9893 | $59.99 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.85 | 8.500% | $46.4923 | $46.49 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.83 | 5.142% | $195.3854 | $195.39 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.26 | 4.231% | $205.6061 | $205.61 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.61 | $1,152.6187 | $1,152.63 | $1,152.65 | $1,152.60 | |