| 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 | $139.29 | 5.736% | $147.2797 | $147.28 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.40 | 3.747% | $168.4851 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.85 | 12.813% | $161.1534 | $161.15 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.63 | 5.350% | $203.9892 | $203.99 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.96 | 6.831% | $234.9855 | $234.99 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.87 | 8.189% | $73.4279 | $73.43 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.81 | 13.537% | $153.0592 | $153.06 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.81 | $1,142.3800 | $1,142.39 | $1,142.45 | $1,142.50 | |