| 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 | $136.54 | 4.381% | $142.5218 | $142.52 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.74 | 9.200% | $227.9441 | $227.94 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.39 | 9.706% | $228.6163 | $228.62 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.47 | 4.697% | $18.2906 | $18.29 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.37 | 8.404% | $117.4774 | $117.48 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.98 | 13.626% | $264.7259 | $264.73 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.70 | 3.802% | $244.6613 | $244.66 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.19 | $1,244.2374 | $1,244.24 | $1,244.25 | $1,244.20 | |