| 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 | $132.85 | 5.275% | $139.8578 | $139.86 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.87 | 10.485% | $238.504 | $238.50 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.75 | 11.573% | $146.9974 | $147.00 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.53 | 7.771% | $15.6591 | $15.66 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.87 | 11.634% | $170.6549 | $170.65 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.42 | 6.698% | $253.3224 | $253.32 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.37 | 5.162% | $251.7263 | $251.73 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.66 | $1,216.7219 | $1,216.72 | $1,216.70 | $1,216.80 | |