| 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 | $137.51 | 3.584% | $142.4384 | $142.44 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.90 | 6.366% | $217.9439 | $217.94 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.87 | 9.516% | $240.7928 | $240.79 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.51 | 10.603% | $263.7992 | $263.80 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.47 | 4.366% | $182.0874 | $182.09 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.59 | 7.605% | $205.0844 | $205.08 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.58 | 3.832% | $225.9177 | $225.92 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,383.43 | $1,478.0638 | $1,478.06 | $1,478.10 | $1,478.00 | |