| 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 | $137.42 | 3.496% | $142.2242 | $142.22 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.86 | 4.476% | $175.3734 | $175.37 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.72 | 13.711% | $128.175 | $128.18 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.31 | 11.438% | $179.7606 | $179.76 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.83 | 12.717% | $213.9707 | $213.97 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.77 | 3.858% | $25.7256 | $25.73 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.36 | 13.829% | $84.6432 | $84.64 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.27 | $949.8727 | $949.87 | $949.85 | $949.90 | |