| 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 | $138.75 | 3.416% | $143.4897 | $143.49 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.51 | 13.461% | $202.5392 | $202.54 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.93 | 10.220% | $202.7276 | $202.73 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.74 | 10.226% | $143.0072 | $143.01 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.39 | 5.804% | $242.7038 | $242.70 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.93 | 13.329% | $147.2484 | $147.25 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.62 | 8.477% | $18.0289 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.87 | $1,099.7448 | $1,099.75 | $1,099.80 | $1,099.60 | |