| 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 | $147.42 | 3.155% | $152.0711 | $152.07 | $152.05 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.97 | 6.666% | $136.5005 | $136.50 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.27 | 7.228% | $145.0473 | $145.05 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.54 | 3.807% | $171.8421 | $171.84 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.60 | 6.284% | $87.7906 | $87.79 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.91 | 4.279% | $250.1757 | $250.18 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.51 | 13.718% | $235.9762 | $235.98 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.22 | $1,179.4035 | $1,179.41 | $1,179.45 | $1,179.40 | |