| 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 | $141.90 | 4.665% | $148.5196 | $148.52 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.26 | 3.318% | $186.241 | $186.24 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.88 | 6.856% | $205.0353 | $205.04 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.35 | 10.288% | $13.6206 | $13.62 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.86 | 4.844% | $39.6939 | $39.69 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.48 | 12.741% | $99.7532 | $99.75 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.43 | 10.203% | $25.8206 | $25.82 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.16 | $718.6842 | $718.68 | $718.65 | $718.60 | |