| 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 | $139.70 | 3.331% | $144.3534 | $144.35 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.70 | 12.420% | $211.0123 | $211.01 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.82 | 10.742% | $186.9546 | $186.95 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.99 | 3.489% | $60.0133 | $60.01 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.61 | 10.345% | $38.1904 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.93 | 6.854% | $168.7545 | $168.75 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.92 | 11.790% | $166.4777 | $166.48 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.67 | $975.7562 | $975.74 | $975.75 | $975.90 | |