| 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 | $141.54 | 4.540% | $147.9659 | $147.97 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.44 | 10.446% | $272.1831 | $272.18 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.54 | 12.327% | $266.8216 | $266.82 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.39 | 6.554% | $236.9654 | $236.97 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.91 | 11.480% | $267.4517 | $267.45 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.49 | 13.581% | $281.1016 | $281.10 | $281.10 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.66 | 11.530% | $214.8737 | $214.87 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,527.97 | $1,687.3630 | $1,687.36 | $1,687.30 | $1,687.50 | |