| 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 | $139.50 | 3.461% | $144.3281 | $144.33 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.36 | 5.395% | $262.813 | $262.81 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.96 | 5.345% | $54.7373 | $54.74 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.44 | 11.720% | $273.0884 | $273.09 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.89 | 12.844% | $258.2886 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.56 | 10.357% | $130.8393 | $130.84 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.91 | 3.313% | $132.1477 | $132.15 | $132.15 | $132.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.62 | $1,256.2424 | $1,256.25 | $1,256.30 | $1,256.10 | |