| 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 | $143.88 | 3.224% | $148.5187 | $148.52 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.47 | 9.632% | $102.473 | $102.47 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.79 | 4.218% | $87.3243 | $87.32 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.88 | 9.435% | $78.6619 | $78.66 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.48 | 7.515% | $142.4359 | $142.44 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.28 | 5.287% | $239.2963 | $239.30 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.73 | 4.165% | $246.5898 | $246.59 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.51 | $1,045.2999 | $1,045.30 | $1,045.25 | $1,045.30 | |