| 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 | $138.72 | 5.603% | $146.4925 | $146.49 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.63 | 10.235% | $188.094 | $188.09 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.90 | 4.598% | $164.1143 | $164.11 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.27 | 3.838% | $204.8412 | $204.84 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.46 | 12.459% | $72.4911 | $72.49 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.87 | 11.357% | $244.8406 | $244.84 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.56 | 11.834% | $208.6375 | $208.64 | $208.65 | $208.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.41 | $1,229.5112 | $1,229.50 | $1,229.55 | $1,229.40 | |