| 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 | $223.70 | 5.712% | $236.4777 | $236.48 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.44 | 4.273% | $57.809 | $57.81 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.36 | 8.558% | $52.4986 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.96 | 3.678% | $146.1445 | $146.14 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.99 | 10.120% | $264.277 | $264.28 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.29 | 5.509% | $142.7431 | $142.74 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.96 | 3.215% | $148.5883 | $148.59 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.70 | $1,048.5382 | $1,048.54 | $1,048.60 | $1,048.50 | |