| 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 | $137.88 | 3.501% | $142.7072 | $142.71 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.55 | 5.263% | $194.2629 | $194.26 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.43 | 8.601% | $97.1219 | $97.12 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.72 | 8.872% | $38.8891 | $38.89 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.63 | 10.177% | $259.6101 | $259.61 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.80 | 3.575% | $19.4721 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.41 | 7.771% | $263.4031 | $263.40 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.42 | $1,015.4664 | $1,015.46 | $1,015.40 | $1,015.50 | |