| 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 | $240.65 | 3.664% | $249.4674 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.33 | 3.320% | $222.479 | $222.48 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.70 | 6.220% | $148.3893 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.76 | 3.195% | $149.3851 | $149.39 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.32 | 12.305% | $183.4165 | $183.42 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.86 | 13.838% | $119.3705 | $119.37 | $119.35 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.54 | 7.504% | $134.9605 | $134.96 | $134.95 | $135.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.16 | $1,207.4683 | $1,207.48 | $1,207.45 | $1,207.60 | |