| 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 | $139.48 | 3.257% | $144.0229 | $144.02 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.46 | 8.831% | $11.3837 | $11.38 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.51 | 8.377% | $62.3276 | $62.33 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.92 | 10.228% | $217.061 | $217.06 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.29 | 4.500% | $247.9681 | $247.97 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.96 | 4.276% | $91.7212 | $91.72 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.89 | 13.778% | $68.1416 | $68.14 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.51 | $842.6261 | $842.62 | $842.60 | $842.60 | |