| 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 | $140.60 | 6.311% | $149.4733 | $149.47 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.70 | 11.588% | $216.146 | $216.15 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.34 | 11.711% | $252.8467 | $252.85 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.25 | 10.823% | $152.1046 | $152.10 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.43 | 12.365% | $155.5469 | $155.55 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.52 | 4.361% | $87.1623 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.80 | 11.788% | $249.0637 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.64 | $1,262.3435 | $1,262.34 | $1,262.30 | $1,262.30 | |