| 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 | $139.79 | 5.287% | $147.1807 | $147.18 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.92 | 3.560% | $225.678 | $225.68 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.60 | 8.779% | $97.466 | $97.47 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.62 | 7.778% | $177.4241 | $177.42 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.82 | 3.166% | $145.2784 | $145.28 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.90 | 12.264% | $9.9915 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.83 | 4.305% | $226.1645 | $226.16 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.48 | $1,029.1832 | $1,029.18 | $1,029.20 | $1,029.30 | |