| 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 | $146.78 | 3.580% | $152.0347 | $152.03 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.94 | 13.439% | $282.395 | $282.40 | $282.40 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.89 | 12.825% | $216.4999 | $216.50 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.40 | 3.380% | $222.6805 | $222.68 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.35 | 4.379% | $141.277 | $141.28 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.85 | 8.668% | $28.0907 | $28.09 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.71 | 4.132% | $12.1939 | $12.19 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.92 | $1,055.1717 | $1,055.17 | $1,055.25 | $1,055.20 | |