| 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 | $138.70 | 3.626% | $143.7293 | $143.73 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.90 | 7.806% | $261.8608 | $261.86 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.98 | 10.531% | $118.2461 | $118.25 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.88 | 13.368% | $88.291 | $88.29 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.68 | 13.776% | $148.6825 | $148.68 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.28 | 3.854% | $72.9886 | $72.99 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.54 | 11.301% | $84.0768 | $84.08 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.96 | $917.8751 | $917.88 | $917.95 | $917.90 | |