| 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 | $144.81 | 3.244% | $149.5076 | $149.51 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.59 | 8.457% | $242.499 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.30 | 11.265% | $39.2765 | $39.28 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.79 | 9.293% | $40.2089 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.70 | 13.465% | $54.1228 | $54.12 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.98 | 7.123% | $172.4466 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.56 | 10.200% | $214.4051 | $214.41 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.73 | $912.4665 | $912.48 | $912.45 | $912.40 | |