| 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 | $138.84 | 3.350% | $143.4911 | $143.49 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.69 | 11.372% | $201.2381 | $201.24 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.31 | 3.175% | $176.7491 | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.44 | 11.280% | $275.3512 | $275.35 | $275.35 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.75 | 7.256% | $157.3982 | $157.40 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.51 | 7.403% | $217.5018 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.63 | 13.232% | $187.5462 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,253.17 | $1,359.2757 | $1,359.28 | $1,359.30 | $1,359.20 | |