| 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 | $142.29 | 7.165% | $152.4851 | $152.49 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.90 | 3.579% | $190.4818 | $190.48 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.94 | 9.767% | $205.1984 | $205.20 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.60 | 12.554% | $223.5322 | $223.53 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.37 | 4.331% | $164.1857 | $164.19 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.56 | 7.845% | $174.2344 | $174.23 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.53 | 13.279% | $94.6219 | $94.62 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.19 | $1,204.7395 | $1,204.74 | $1,204.80 | $1,204.70 | |