| 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 | $142.99 | 3.479% | $147.9646 | $147.96 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.87 | 13.146% | $261.2202 | $261.22 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.44 | 13.149% | $213.218 | $213.22 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.53 | 8.731% | $179.9824 | $179.98 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.95 | 7.379% | $168.5313 | $168.53 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.51 | 9.494% | $114.4322 | $114.43 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.76 | 12.769% | $137.3075 | $137.31 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.05 | $1,222.6562 | $1,222.65 | $1,222.65 | $1,222.60 | |