| 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 | $143.81 | 4.503% | $150.2858 | $150.29 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.26 | 8.178% | $207.983 | $207.98 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.81 | 6.308% | $230.4864 | $230.49 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.89 | 3.436% | $215.0331 | $215.03 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.90 | 13.389% | $22.5644 | $22.56 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.53 | 4.763% | $180.7476 | $180.75 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.54 | 8.833% | $142.0706 | $142.07 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.74 | $1,149.1709 | $1,149.17 | $1,149.20 | $1,149.20 | |