| 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 | $222.55 | 5.700% | $235.2354 | $235.24 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.97 | 7.608% | $192.586 | $192.59 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.94 | 10.456% | $161.1995 | $161.20 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.79 | 6.204% | $121.9116 | $121.91 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.28 | 7.293% | $239.5638 | $239.56 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.92 | 3.404% | $158.1254 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.56 | 9.634% | $40.0822 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.01 | $1,148.7039 | $1,148.71 | $1,148.75 | $1,148.70 | |