| 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 | $141.40 | 3.490% | $146.3349 | $146.33 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.58 | 5.259% | $153.2361 | $153.24 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.33 | 9.599% | $153.8003 | $153.80 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.87 | 11.802% | $11.0349 | $11.03 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.50 | 11.149% | $230.6342 | $230.63 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.87 | 12.611% | $82.0596 | $82.06 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.70 | 12.565% | $71.7039 | $71.70 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.25 | $848.8039 | $848.79 | $848.85 | $848.70 | |