| 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 | $137.30 | 3.730% | $142.4213 | $142.42 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.43 | 8.680% | $262.3861 | $262.39 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.77 | 8.171% | $187.9687 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.95 | 3.270% | $205.4557 | $205.46 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.46 | 9.251% | $175.3042 | $175.30 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.54 | 4.603% | $81.1092 | $81.11 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.56 | 13.333% | $220.5007 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.01 | $1,275.1459 | $1,275.15 | $1,275.10 | $1,275.20 | |