| 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 | $140.51 | 4.793% | $147.2446 | $147.24 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.60 | 12.270% | $157.8516 | $157.85 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.88 | 4.424% | $131.4489 | $131.45 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.93 | 3.288% | $213.7339 | $213.73 | $213.75 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.79 | 13.236% | $182.0722 | $182.07 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.49 | 10.145% | $133.8152 | $133.82 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.95 | 9.696% | $111.8351 | $111.84 | $111.85 | $111.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.15 | $1,078.0015 | $1,078.00 | $1,078.00 | $1,077.90 | |