| 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 | $143.29 | 3.395% | $148.1547 | $148.15 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.79 | 7.285% | $125.2982 | $125.30 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.43 | 9.777% | $36.6985 | $36.70 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.40 | 13.722% | $201.7428 | $201.74 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.60 | 9.758% | $33.5859 | $33.59 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.76 | 8.723% | $84.543 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.38 | 5.124% | $73.9863 | $73.99 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.65 | $704.0094 | $704.01 | $704.05 | $704.00 | |