| 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 | $143.93 | 3.209% | $148.5487 | $148.55 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.55 | 11.749% | $183.883 | $183.88 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.41 | 9.136% | $250.3689 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.25 | 13.559% | $189.9274 | $189.93 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.86 | 9.541% | $23.9457 | $23.95 | $23.95 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.38 | 4.594% | $246.1934 | $246.19 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.53 | 3.632% | $72.0553 | $72.06 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.91 | $1,114.9224 | $1,114.93 | $1,114.95 | $1,114.90 | |