| 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 | $135.98 | 4.689% | $142.3561 | $142.36 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.68 | 9.713% | $152.15 | $152.15 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.48 | 10.241% | $86.5171 | $86.52 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.94 | 3.422% | $228.5006 | $228.50 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.29 | 13.118% | $48.9688 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.49 | 12.629% | $132.3278 | $132.33 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.64 | 12.529% | $184.1425 | $184.14 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.50 | $974.9629 | $974.97 | $974.95 | $975.00 | |