| 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 | $139.81 | 5.124% | $146.9739 | $146.97 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.88 | 12.844% | $283.103 | $283.10 | $283.10 | $283.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.49 | 12.545% | $176.1217 | $176.12 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.87 | 9.682% | $47.0207 | $47.02 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.43 | 5.233% | $45.7027 | $45.70 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.95 | 4.498% | $15.6225 | $15.62 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.34 | 6.622% | $9.9585 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.77 | $724.5030 | $724.49 | $724.40 | $724.50 | |