| 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 | $135.60 | 4.751% | $142.0424 | $142.04 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.27 | 11.284% | $198.386 | $198.39 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.74 | 5.426% | $148.3766 | $148.38 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.36 | 9.142% | $175.0201 | $175.02 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.99 | 3.405% | $135.4502 | $135.45 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.36 | 13.611% | $282.1643 | $282.16 | $282.15 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.60 | 3.690% | $126.087 | $126.09 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.92 | $1,207.5266 | $1,207.53 | $1,207.55 | $1,207.60 | |