| 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 | $142.88 | 3.748% | $148.2351 | $148.24 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.88 | 5.520% | $25.1982 | $25.20 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.58 | 9.561% | $258.1038 | $258.10 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.60 | 4.206% | $165.2707 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.64 | 12.276% | $123.0994 | $123.10 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.87 | 3.456% | $258.5055 | $258.51 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.64 | 13.827% | $250.0096 | $250.01 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.09 | $1,228.4223 | $1,228.43 | $1,228.40 | $1,228.40 | |