| 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 | $140.72 | 4.762% | $147.4211 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.49 | 12.241% | $227.2768 | $227.28 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.66 | 3.857% | $217.7466 | $217.75 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.97 | 9.672% | $56.9965 | $57.00 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.29 | 7.658% | $40.1457 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.99 | 7.751% | $247.8165 | $247.82 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.44 | 3.777% | $247.4459 | $247.45 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.56 | $1,184.8491 | $1,184.87 | $1,184.85 | $1,184.70 | |