| 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 | $130.80 | 8.550% | $141.9834 | $141.98 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.45 | 11.305% | $137.406 | $137.41 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.44 | 11.530% | $278.2004 | $278.20 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.92 | 12.742% | $240.0503 | $240.05 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.35 | 4.789% | $176.4123 | $176.41 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.25 | 8.194% | $267.5097 | $267.51 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.36 | 9.428% | $168.9131 | $168.91 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,286.57 | $1,410.4752 | $1,410.47 | $1,410.45 | $1,410.50 | |