| 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 | $141.29 | 4.374% | $147.47 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.46 | 5.231% | $200.423 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.59 | 8.782% | $239.9622 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.57 | 8.838% | $211.7661 | $211.77 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.71 | 9.250% | $229.1082 | $229.11 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.56 | 4.609% | $137.6236 | $137.62 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.71 | 11.356% | $92.1025 | $92.10 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.89 | $1,258.4556 | $1,258.45 | $1,258.35 | $1,258.50 | |