| 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 | $137.92 | 3.854% | $143.2354 | $143.24 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.80 | 9.296% | $98.1478 | $98.15 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.33 | 3.423% | $25.1628 | $25.16 | $25.15 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.66 | 8.158% | $152.135 | $152.14 | $152.15 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.28 | 7.193% | $263.9949 | $263.99 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.73 | 6.160% | $67.6558 | $67.66 | $67.65 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.70 | 12.828% | $19.9706 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.42 | $770.3023 | $770.31 | $770.30 | $770.30 | |