| 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 | $142.97 | 4.209% | $148.9876 | $148.99 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.60 | 6.201% | $251.2716 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.54 | 12.294% | $99.4251 | $99.43 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.84 | 3.681% | $231.0427 | $231.04 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.47 | 12.218% | $186.8093 | $186.81 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.34 | 9.663% | $251.5011 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.67 | 13.225% | $87.9419 | $87.94 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.43 | $1,256.9793 | $1,256.98 | $1,257.00 | $1,256.90 | |