| 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 | $137.43 | 3.408% | $142.1136 | $142.11 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.80 | 12.104% | $218.3786 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.29 | 4.444% | $211.2798 | $211.28 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.52 | 8.587% | $239.4561 | $239.46 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.73 | 13.825% | $251.2459 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.72 | 10.103% | $276.0502 | $276.05 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.37 | 8.686% | $205.8187 | $205.82 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,415.86 | $1,544.3429 | $1,544.35 | $1,544.35 | $1,544.40 | |