| 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 | $142.79 | 3.210% | $147.3736 | $147.37 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.30 | 7.175% | $77.4875 | $77.49 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.41 | 10.528% | $34.7168 | $34.72 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.97 | 12.444% | $221.4809 | $221.48 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.57 | 8.228% | $218.1552 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.93 | 8.182% | $155.7064 | $155.71 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.71 | 6.747% | $177.9579 | $177.96 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.68 | $1,032.8783 | $1,032.89 | $1,032.85 | $1,033.00 | |