| 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 | $143.26 | 4.667% | $149.9459 | $149.95 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.54 | 6.481% | $258.259 | $258.26 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.53 | 11.672% | $73.1787 | $73.18 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.67 | 13.154% | $172.7522 | $172.75 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.98 | 5.342% | $220.1437 | $220.14 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.53 | 7.853% | $57.7337 | $57.73 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.54 | 4.464% | $210.5367 | $210.54 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.05 | $1,142.5499 | $1,142.55 | $1,142.60 | $1,142.50 | |