| 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 | $136.88 | 6.304% | $145.5089 | $145.51 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.51 | 12.568% | $50.104 | $50.10 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.87 | 9.148% | $31.511 | $31.51 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.33 | 12.369% | $159.9348 | $159.93 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.72 | 5.720% | $231.2308 | $231.23 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.63 | 12.754% | $247.6416 | $247.64 | $247.65 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.53 | 12.426% | $271.5425 | $271.54 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.47 | $1,137.4736 | $1,137.46 | $1,137.50 | $1,137.30 | |