| 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 | 3.187% | $147.8567 | $147.86 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.69 | 10.371% | $170.7329 | $170.73 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.42 | 13.145% | $153.221 | $153.22 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.71 | 5.744% | $74.7716 | $74.77 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.29 | 11.731% | $190.2667 | $190.27 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.79 | 8.221% | $140.46 | $140.46 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.30 | 8.449% | $120.7037 | $120.70 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.49 | $998.0126 | $998.01 | $997.95 | $998.10 | |