| 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 | $137.82 | 3.636% | $142.8311 | $142.83 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.88 | 7.533% | $182.6771 | $182.68 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.31 | 11.422% | $204.2477 | $204.25 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.34 | 13.508% | $201.2951 | $201.30 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.83 | 9.208% | $207.3095 | $207.31 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.72 | 11.144% | $130.8387 | $130.84 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.75 | 9.293% | $80.6036 | $80.60 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.65 | $1,149.8028 | $1,149.81 | $1,149.85 | $1,149.70 | |