| 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 | $139.94 | 5.197% | $147.2127 | $147.21 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.94 | 6.756% | $145.1241 | $145.12 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.33 | 10.669% | $252.6905 | $252.69 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.37 | 3.103% | $71.5226 | $71.52 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.72 | 3.714% | $102.3865 | $102.39 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.39 | 10.874% | $268.7475 | $268.75 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.27 | 3.865% | $184.1215 | $184.12 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.96 | $1,171.8054 | $1,171.80 | $1,171.75 | $1,171.70 | |