| 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 | $137.50 | 7.238% | $147.4523 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.82 | 3.289% | $201.2276 | $201.23 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.95 | 13.261% | $120 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.89 | 5.298% | $215.7451 | $215.75 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.77 | 10.787% | $36.3049 | $36.30 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.36 | 12.858% | $167.4361 | $167.44 | $167.45 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.77 | 7.682% | $174.1972 | $174.20 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.06 | $1,062.3632 | $1,062.37 | $1,062.40 | $1,062.30 | |