| 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 | $141.42 | 4.200% | $147.3596 | $147.36 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.91 | 11.102% | $278.766 | $278.77 | $278.75 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.99 | 7.556% | $121.5275 | $121.53 | $121.55 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.60 | 5.762% | $163.5081 | $163.51 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.59 | 4.599% | $258.9767 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.25 | 3.125% | $115.7578 | $115.76 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.78 | 8.116% | $114.3651 | $114.37 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.54 | $1,200.2608 | $1,200.28 | $1,200.25 | $1,200.40 | |