| 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 | $138.46 | 5.163% | $145.6087 | $145.61 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.57 | 9.658% | $178.271 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.51 | 10.687% | $223.0454 | $223.05 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.52 | 5.749% | $216.2779 | $216.28 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.45 | 10.735% | $72.4761 | $72.48 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.56 | 13.326% | $242.019 | $242.02 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.80 | 8.438% | $161.3557 | $161.36 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.87 | $1,239.0538 | $1,239.07 | $1,239.05 | $1,239.10 | |