| 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 | $137.70 | 4.456% | $143.8359 | $143.84 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.81 | 12.328% | $108.7447 | $108.74 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.51 | 4.312% | $211.2422 | $211.24 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.37 | 8.411% | $185.7839 | $185.78 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.74 | 11.475% | $242.7257 | $242.73 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.91 | 10.332% | $135.6091 | $135.61 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.74 | 10.110% | $151.6655 | $151.67 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.78 | $1,179.6070 | $1,179.61 | $1,179.65 | $1,179.50 | |