| 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 | $142.47 | 3.175% | $146.9934 | $146.99 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.43 | 6.779% | $249.2542 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.46 | 6.204% | $50.4044 | $50.40 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.45 | 8.655% | $264.5206 | $264.52 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.64 | 7.712% | $253.8126 | $253.81 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.54 | 9.802% | $191.6484 | $191.65 | $191.65 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.38 | 9.645% | $32.2137 | $32.21 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.37 | $1,188.8473 | $1,188.83 | $1,188.80 | $1,188.80 | |