| 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 | $141.81 | 5.250% | $149.255 | $149.26 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.30 | 10.759% | $214.0971 | $214.10 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.28 | 12.281% | $218.1395 | $218.14 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.62 | 8.552% | $269.882 | $269.88 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.62 | 8.128% | $142.3181 | $142.32 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.51 | 6.493% | $143.2437 | $143.24 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.96 | 6.378% | $141.4402 | $141.44 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.10 | $1,278.3756 | $1,278.38 | $1,278.40 | $1,278.30 | |