| 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 | $138.72 | 4.398% | $144.8209 | $144.82 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.87 | 6.382% | $20.0743 | $20.07 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.96 | 13.202% | $219.5666 | $219.57 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.70 | 9.492% | $256.9777 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.81 | 10.868% | $231.5035 | $231.50 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.36 | 3.543% | $254.0531 | $254.05 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.72 | 11.193% | $229.8582 | $229.86 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,247.14 | $1,356.8543 | $1,356.85 | $1,356.80 | $1,357.00 | |