| 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 | $238.72 | 6.490% | $254.2129 | $254.21 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.85 | 6.758% | $121.544 | $121.54 | $121.55 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.85 | 10.188% | $175.0336 | $175.03 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.81 | 11.630% | $154.9536 | $154.95 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.27 | 8.785% | $93.8488 | $93.85 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.79 | 10.581% | $133.5708 | $133.57 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.71 | 5.258% | $213.3685 | $213.37 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.00 | $1,146.5322 | $1,146.52 | $1,146.50 | $1,146.50 | |