| 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 | $168.26 | 12.102% | $188.6228 | $188.62 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.71 | 4.805% | $147.4711 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.64 | 7.790% | $264.7754 | $264.78 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.92 | 4.684% | $136.0055 | $136.01 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.83 | 4.440% | $144.9941 | $144.99 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.63 | 11.652% | $250.8039 | $250.80 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.81 | 10.231% | $269.8565 | $269.86 | $269.85 | $269.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,292.80 | $1,402.5293 | $1,402.53 | $1,402.50 | $1,402.60 | |