| 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 | $229.25 | 8.334% | $248.3557 | $248.36 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.51 | 3.509% | $140.265 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.54 | 7.407% | $251.9124 | $251.91 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.46 | 4.328% | $177.8375 | $177.84 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.47 | 3.414% | $127.6853 | $127.69 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.50 | 3.802% | $138.5757 | $138.58 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.72 | 12.828% | $114.7686 | $114.77 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.45 | $1,199.4002 | $1,199.42 | $1,199.40 | $1,199.50 | |