| 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 | $142.50 | 5.153% | $149.843 | $149.84 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.45 | 3.605% | $171.4145 | $171.41 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.55 | 7.706% | $248.3162 | $248.32 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.69 | 5.535% | $18.6691 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.77 | 6.446% | $23.1733 | $23.17 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.34 | 11.788% | $170.2978 | $170.30 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.58 | 6.398% | $231.5008 | $231.50 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.88 | $1,013.2147 | $1,013.21 | $1,013.15 | $1,013.20 | |