| 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 | $240.91 | 4.615% | $252.028 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.54 | 13.277% | $250.9539 | $250.95 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.92 | 5.567% | $139.264 | $139.26 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.53 | 3.762% | $39.9795 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.36 | 9.140% | $119.3555 | $119.36 | $119.35 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.84 | 9.640% | $180.7306 | $180.73 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.57 | 3.400% | $147.4174 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.67 | $1,129.7289 | $1,129.73 | $1,129.75 | $1,129.80 | |