| 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 | $129.73 | 9.486% | $142.0362 | $142.04 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.27 | 6.293% | $43.8671 | $43.87 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.53 | 4.815% | $245.8226 | $245.82 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.37 | 5.139% | $129.71 | $129.71 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.77 | 5.387% | $191.5619 | $191.56 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.90 | 7.479% | $88.0253 | $88.03 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.87 | 13.269% | $254.708 | $254.71 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.44 | $1,095.7311 | $1,095.74 | $1,095.70 | $1,095.70 | |