| 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 | $125.41 | 13.510% | $142.3529 | $142.35 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.30 | 6.306% | $20.5171 | $20.52 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.31 | 5.208% | $63.4509 | $63.45 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.55 | 9.622% | $49.9328 | $49.93 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.93 | 4.248% | $98.9626 | $98.96 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.69 | 10.170% | $228.8121 | $228.81 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.91 | 7.232% | $34.2177 | $34.22 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $585.10 | $638.2461 | $638.24 | $638.20 | $638.30 | |