| 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 | $209.34 | 4.843% | $219.4783 | $219.48 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.37 | 7.382% | $145.363 | $145.36 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.69 | 11.364% | $201.2236 | $201.22 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.79 | 13.199% | $168.4288 | $168.43 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.60 | 12.763% | $142.758 | $142.76 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.91 | 9.279% | $240.3154 | $240.32 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.87 | 9.291% | $136.4717 | $136.47 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.57 | $1,254.0388 | $1,254.04 | $1,254.00 | $1,254.10 | |