| 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 | $141.78 | 3.130% | $146.2177 | $146.22 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.39 | 5.844% | $70.2698 | $70.27 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.25 | 7.320% | $208.4691 | $208.47 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.35 | 11.241% | $230.6582 | $230.66 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.73 | 8.846% | $183.6559 | $183.66 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.91 | 5.803% | $102.5337 | $102.53 | $102.55 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.72 | 9.588% | $237.4991 | $237.50 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.13 | $1,179.3035 | $1,179.31 | $1,179.25 | $1,179.40 | |