| 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 | $138.56 | 4.793% | $145.2012 | $145.20 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.49 | 13.839% | $143.995 | $144.00 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.56 | 5.351% | $258.6999 | $258.70 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.43 | 7.230% | $20.8348 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.67 | 5.507% | $220.1615 | $220.16 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.61 | 10.291% | $60.2299 | $60.23 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.48 | 11.772% | $68.7174 | $68.72 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.80 | $917.8397 | $917.84 | $917.85 | $917.80 | |