| 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 | $137.57 | 3.235% | $142.0204 | $142.02 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.50 | 5.823% | $138.099 | $138.10 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.45 | 8.181% | $262.2848 | $262.28 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.95 | 4.657% | $197.7494 | $197.75 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.50 | 4.350% | $162.2643 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.38 | 11.176% | $97.1456 | $97.15 | $97.15 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.39 | 6.707% | $249.0435 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.74 | $1,248.6070 | $1,248.60 | $1,248.60 | $1,248.50 | |