| 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 | $138.55 | 3.527% | $143.4367 | $143.44 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.60 | 10.451% | $149.7716 | $149.77 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.98 | 6.298% | $197.693 | $197.69 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.70 | 11.290% | $10.7951 | $10.80 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.76 | 13.710% | $117.9855 | $117.99 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.98 | 13.535% | $253.1603 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.76 | 9.145% | $145.9924 | $145.99 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.33 | $1,018.8346 | $1,018.84 | $1,018.85 | $1,018.90 | |