| 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 | $143.71 | 3.313% | $148.4711 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.87 | 7.432% | $264.1431 | $264.14 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.82 | 12.225% | $141.2015 | $141.20 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.75 | 9.299% | $81.701 | $81.70 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.76 | 9.846% | $274.3514 | $274.35 | $274.35 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.72 | 7.223% | $121.934 | $121.93 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.29 | 12.363% | $121.6779 | $121.68 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.92 | $1,153.4800 | $1,153.47 | $1,153.50 | $1,153.50 | |