| 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 | $142.29 | 5.563% | $150.2056 | $150.21 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.88 | 9.625% | $129.226 | $129.23 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.52 | 4.224% | $247.5528 | $247.55 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.72 | 12.836% | $210.6874 | $210.69 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.53 | 3.843% | $65.9715 | $65.97 | $65.95 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.54 | 8.717% | $190.8418 | $190.84 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.76 | 13.599% | $226.9254 | $226.93 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.24 | $1,221.4105 | $1,221.42 | $1,221.45 | $1,221.40 | |