| 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 | $137.31 | 5.549% | $144.9293 | $144.93 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.95 | 5.276% | $55.7436 | $55.74 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.79 | 3.869% | $200.249 | $200.25 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.25 | 13.221% | $113.5041 | $113.50 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.98 | 6.331% | $111.6263 | $111.63 | $111.65 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.37 | 10.200% | $180.0337 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.33 | 11.478% | $240.0456 | $240.05 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.98 | $1,046.1316 | $1,046.13 | $1,046.20 | $1,045.90 | |