| 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 | $137.96 | 3.158% | $142.3168 | $142.32 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.95 | 4.242% | $172.9896 | $172.99 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.60 | 4.723% | $170.2796 | $170.28 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.44 | 9.844% | $148.7727 | $148.77 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.59 | 6.872% | $237.8864 | $237.89 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.87 | 13.757% | $259.2181 | $259.22 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.75 | 13.859% | $27.0415 | $27.04 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.16 | $1,158.5047 | $1,158.51 | $1,158.50 | $1,158.50 | |