| 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 | $238.95 | 6.473% | $254.4172 | $254.42 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.26 | 6.767% | $149.7514 | $149.75 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.92 | 12.474% | $130.3799 | $130.38 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.43 | 10.564% | $112.1451 | $112.15 | $112.15 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.64 | 9.572% | $247.2383 | $247.24 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.98 | 4.584% | $72.142 | $72.14 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.39 | 7.239% | $179.5074 | $179.51 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.57 | $1,145.5813 | $1,145.59 | $1,145.60 | $1,145.50 | |