| 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 | $139.91 | 4.705% | $146.4928 | $146.49 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.55 | 8.298% | $254.013 | $254.01 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.54 | 12.547% | $78.2652 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.38 | 8.371% | $23.1697 | $23.17 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.25 | 13.502% | $249.9882 | $249.99 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.76 | 6.732% | $112.8798 | $112.88 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.61 | 4.683% | $258.1587 | $258.16 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.00 | $1,122.9674 | $1,122.97 | $1,122.95 | $1,123.10 | |