| 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 | $136.71 | 5.307% | $143.9652 | $143.97 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.45 | 7.553% | $144.605 | $144.61 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.95 | 13.141% | $231.8825 | $231.88 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.66 | 9.841% | $84.2041 | $84.20 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.73 | 6.744% | $249.4928 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.70 | 9.616% | $19.402 | $19.40 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.81 | 13.301% | $185.5984 | $185.60 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.01 | $1,059.1500 | $1,059.15 | $1,059.15 | $1,059.20 | |