| 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 | $140.96 | 4.873% | $147.829 | $147.83 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.97 | 12.397% | $209.0247 | $209.02 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.95 | 11.120% | $216.6284 | $216.63 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.96 | 13.260% | $218.5465 | $218.55 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.47 | 8.106% | $197.261 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.41 | 6.632% | $208.3696 | $208.37 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.46 | 5.265% | $247.857 | $247.86 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,328.18 | $1,445.5162 | $1,445.52 | $1,445.50 | $1,445.50 | |