| 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 | $144.25 | 3.265% | $148.9598 | $148.96 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.57 | 4.784% | $42.5109 | $42.51 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.77 | 13.626% | $170.1777 | $170.18 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.73 | 4.454% | $259.8084 | $259.81 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.86 | 6.683% | $250.5557 | $250.56 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.96 | 10.449% | $218.6448 | $218.64 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.43 | 13.520% | $129.9009 | $129.90 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.57 | $1,220.5582 | $1,220.56 | $1,220.55 | $1,220.60 | |