| 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 | $143.31 | 4.256% | $149.4093 | $149.41 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.77 | 4.853% | $110.903 | $110.90 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.79 | 13.828% | $120.4186 | $120.42 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.90 | 5.324% | $250.5658 | $250.57 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.31 | 3.769% | $214.0858 | $214.09 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.64 | 6.759% | $222.742 | $222.74 | $222.75 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.48 | 12.407% | $117.4428 | $117.44 | $117.45 | $117.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.20 | $1,185.5673 | $1,185.57 | $1,185.55 | $1,185.50 | |