| 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 | $138.96 | 4.506% | $145.2215 | $145.22 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.43 | 11.599% | $200.2421 | $200.24 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.40 | 10.693% | $246.1812 | $246.18 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.38 | 10.167% | $236.176 | $236.18 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.93 | 7.842% | $51.6887 | $51.69 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.59 | 5.271% | $259.5878 | $259.59 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.28 | 5.718% | $140.901 | $140.90 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.97 | $1,279.9983 | $1,280.00 | $1,280.05 | $1,280.00 | |