| 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 | $142.29 | 3.462% | $147.2161 | $147.22 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.33 | 9.138% | $261.2 | $261.20 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.33 | 9.304% | $178.5262 | $178.53 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.54 | 9.237% | $266.0358 | $266.04 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.54 | 13.472% | $260.4636 | $260.46 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.69 | 3.389% | $63.7807 | $63.78 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.60 | 13.606% | $235.8461 | $235.85 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,287.32 | $1,413.0685 | $1,413.08 | $1,413.10 | $1,413.00 | |