| 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 | $139.96 | 5.318% | $147.4031 | $147.40 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.92 | 4.706% | $50.1751 | $50.18 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.66 | 13.113% | $240.5461 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.97 | 4.189% | $90.6132 | $90.61 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.49 | 9.124% | $88.9251 | $88.93 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.72 | 6.348% | $177.3034 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.45 | 11.364% | $199.8427 | $199.84 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.17 | $994.8087 | $994.81 | $994.85 | $994.70 | |