| 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 | $138.91 | 4.688% | $145.4221 | $145.42 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.95 | 3.546% | $53.7921 | $53.79 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.63 | 5.339% | $169.206 | $169.21 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.41 | 11.766% | $185.9898 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.92 | 13.353% | $58.8529 | $58.85 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.81 | 7.325% | $70.6306 | $70.63 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.32 | 8.217% | $33.8936 | $33.89 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.95 | $717.7871 | $717.78 | $717.80 | $717.80 | |