| 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 | $138.73 | 3.365% | $143.3983 | $143.40 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.48 | 3.618% | $86.5003 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.41 | 3.137% | $253.1085 | $253.11 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.85 | 4.441% | $57.2859 | $57.29 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.52 | 12.170% | $250.7224 | $250.72 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.72 | 12.406% | $245.8544 | $245.85 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.37 | 3.706% | $249.2781 | $249.28 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.08 | $1,286.1479 | $1,286.15 | $1,286.15 | $1,286.20 | |