| 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 | $139.88 | 5.178% | $147.123 | $147.12 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.99 | 4.209% | $181.3132 | $181.31 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.62 | 4.870% | $58.3287 | $58.33 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.74 | 8.747% | $10.592 | $10.59 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.49 | 10.822% | $218.8624 | $218.86 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.66 | 9.737% | $235.5614 | $235.56 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.78 | 13.642% | $97.4821 | $97.48 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.16 | $949.2628 | $949.25 | $949.25 | $949.30 | |