| 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 | $142.37 | 4.248% | $148.4179 | $148.42 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.54 | 13.250% | $145.5716 | $145.57 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.31 | 3.113% | $5.4753 | $5.48 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.70 | 3.211% | $18.2683 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.57 | 7.276% | $244.128 | $244.13 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.83 | 3.684% | $240.3706 | $240.37 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.27 | 4.464% | $121.4603 | $121.46 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.59 | $923.6920 | $923.70 | $923.65 | $923.80 | |