| 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 | $149.84 | 3.701% | $155.3856 | $155.39 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.89 | 12.177% | $14.4596 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.94 | 9.591% | $249.8017 | $249.80 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.36 | 7.720% | $178.1258 | $178.13 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.30 | 3.249% | $249.1398 | $249.14 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.29 | 6.175% | $142.5824 | $142.58 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.67 | 10.187% | $250.8627 | $250.86 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.29 | $1,240.3576 | $1,240.36 | $1,240.40 | $1,240.40 | |