| 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 | $132.47 | 4.360% | $138.2457 | $138.25 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.96 | 12.270% | $243.581 | $243.58 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.33 | 13.516% | $247.8395 | $247.84 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.79 | 8.507% | $164.7028 | $164.70 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.94 | 11.639% | $161.8096 | $161.81 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.91 | 7.589% | $40.787 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.95 | 13.634% | $259.0287 | $259.03 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.35 | $1,255.9943 | $1,256.00 | $1,256.05 | $1,255.90 | |