| 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 | $236.88 | 4.770% | $248.1792 | $248.18 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.97 | 11.626% | $49.082 | $49.08 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.77 | 11.755% | $152.8473 | $152.85 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.58 | 4.296% | $139.3186 | $139.32 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.78 | 9.524% | $270.2833 | $270.28 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.91 | 5.287% | $29.3856 | $29.39 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.25 | 13.721% | $251.6077 | $251.61 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.14 | $1,140.7037 | $1,140.71 | $1,140.75 | $1,140.70 | |