| 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 | $142.31 | 3.490% | $147.2766 | $147.28 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.60 | 13.608% | $233.578 | $233.58 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.58 | 4.706% | $124.1604 | $124.16 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.94 | 8.545% | $201.8286 | $201.83 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.65 | 3.191% | $145.1381 | $145.14 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.56 | 12.643% | $242.8133 | $242.81 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.57 | 10.388% | $117.6405 | $117.64 | $117.65 | $117.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.21 | $1,212.4355 | $1,212.44 | $1,212.50 | $1,212.40 | |