| 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 | $234.87 | 7.172% | $251.7149 | $251.71 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.25 | 3.437% | $9.5679 | $9.57 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.72 | 4.236% | $147.7233 | $147.72 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.72 | 3.829% | $142.9933 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.99 | 12.154% | $6.718 | $6.72 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.69 | 12.870% | $33.5111 | $33.51 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.58 | 3.423% | $148.4947 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $702.82 | $740.7232 | $740.71 | $740.65 | $740.70 | |