| 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 | $139.79 | 6.233% | $148.5031 | $148.50 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.38 | 4.377% | $135.043 | $135.04 | $135.05 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.74 | 12.455% | $231.3649 | $231.36 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.36 | 13.765% | $227.9396 | $227.94 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.55 | 10.446% | $125.4114 | $125.41 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.89 | 8.379% | $80.0812 | $80.08 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.46 | 10.391% | $240.0563 | $240.06 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.17 | $1,188.3995 | $1,188.39 | $1,188.40 | $1,188.40 | |