| 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 | $142.77 | 3.295% | $147.4743 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.85 | 11.781% | $125.027 | $125.03 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.93 | 10.290% | $166.4607 | $166.46 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.58 | 10.115% | $139.3836 | $139.38 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.46 | 5.283% | $217.3673 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.93 | 8.643% | $12.9611 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.77 | 13.454% | $87.0986 | $87.10 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.29 | $895.7726 | $895.77 | $895.75 | $895.90 | |