| 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 | $137.59 | 3.480% | $142.3781 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.42 | 6.202% | $222.4082 | $222.41 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.42 | 4.276% | $250.7004 | $250.70 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.47 | 12.561% | $261.6706 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.72 | 7.660% | $188.1036 | $188.10 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.78 | 7.653% | $201.0743 | $201.07 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.52 | 13.417% | $228.5579 | $228.56 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,382.92 | $1,494.8931 | $1,494.89 | $1,494.85 | $1,495.00 | |