| 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 | $142.53 | 3.317% | $147.2577 | $147.26 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.29 | 6.644% | $170.9397 | $170.94 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.57 | 13.247% | $82.1833 | $82.18 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.99 | 13.871% | $256.1984 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.60 | 11.526% | $152.3445 | $152.34 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.55 | 6.550% | $263.7645 | $263.76 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.34 | 9.836% | $114.6029 | $114.60 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.87 | $1,187.2910 | $1,187.28 | $1,187.30 | $1,187.30 | |