| 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 | $138.53 | 3.343% | $143.1611 | $143.16 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.72 | 12.287% | $270.2973 | $270.30 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.71 | 6.664% | $205.5522 | $205.55 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.58 | 3.186% | $30.5224 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.65 | 12.795% | $217.2996 | $217.30 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.50 | 9.568% | $163.8042 | $163.80 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.97 | 12.649% | $218.5053 | $218.51 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.66 | $1,249.1421 | $1,249.14 | $1,249.10 | $1,249.20 | |