| 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 | $147.64 | 5.825% | $156.24 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.61 | 13.168% | $208.9194 | $208.92 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.45 | 11.357% | $147.4923 | $147.49 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.99 | 12.402% | $164.0957 | $164.10 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.85 | 3.213% | $132.99 | $132.99 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.32 | 6.480% | $146.2183 | $146.22 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.39 | 10.446% | $234.5763 | $234.58 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.25 | $1,190.5320 | $1,190.54 | $1,190.55 | $1,190.50 | |