| 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 | $139.81 | 5.376% | $147.3262 | $147.33 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.46 | 13.836% | $247.5478 | $247.55 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.64 | 7.240% | $30.7135 | $30.71 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.26 | 3.300% | $73.6116 | $73.61 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.27 | 8.298% | $269.9544 | $269.95 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.48 | 11.300% | $18.3422 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.81 | 4.522% | $172.2627 | $172.26 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.73 | $959.7584 | $959.75 | $959.75 | $959.70 | |