| 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 | $140.55 | 3.365% | $145.2795 | $145.28 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.34 | 11.342% | $13.7396 | $13.74 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.70 | 4.366% | $165.6288 | $165.63 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.62 | 11.802% | $279.0802 | $279.08 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.77 | 12.713% | $249.9636 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.95 | 6.206% | $229.3519 | $229.35 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.57 | 4.441% | $144.7239 | $144.72 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.50 | $1,227.7675 | $1,227.76 | $1,227.80 | $1,227.80 | |