| 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 | $140.63 | 5.415% | $148.2451 | $148.25 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.29 | 9.266% | $141.27 | $141.27 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.79 | 12.351% | $213.231 | $213.23 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.28 | 8.510% | $199.9622 | $199.96 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.42 | 6.770% | $257.7641 | $257.76 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.44 | 12.452% | $251.2627 | $251.26 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.73 | 3.102% | $11.0628 | $11.06 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.58 | $1,222.7979 | $1,222.79 | $1,222.75 | $1,222.90 | |