| 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 | $140.36 | 3.660% | $145.4972 | $145.50 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.32 | 4.474% | $162.269 | $162.27 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.44 | 3.307% | $174.0103 | $174.01 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.97 | 5.107% | $56.7262 | $56.73 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.62 | 10.334% | $203.6986 | $203.70 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.51 | 9.270% | $164.4623 | $164.46 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.46 | 3.670% | $130.0644 | $130.06 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.68 | $1,036.7280 | $1,036.73 | $1,036.70 | $1,036.80 | |