| 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 | $139.90 | 3.768% | $145.1714 | $145.17 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.92 | 12.413% | $28.0133 | $28.01 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.47 | 3.800% | $129.1999 | $129.20 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.39 | 3.215% | $152.1286 | $152.13 | $152.15 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.62 | 5.337% | $44.8946 | $44.89 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.28 | 5.789% | $260.5371 | $260.54 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.81 | 10.818% | $99.5256 | $99.53 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.39 | $859.4705 | $859.47 | $859.50 | $859.40 | |