| 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 | $140.50 | 3.309% | $145.1491 | $145.15 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.55 | 3.606% | $81.3825 | $81.38 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.78 | 3.658% | $86.8447 | $86.84 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.88 | 12.867% | $265.102 | $265.10 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.90 | 4.559% | $229.9252 | $229.93 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.61 | 3.515% | $170.396 | $170.40 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.58 | 10.773% | $237.6967 | $237.70 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.80 | $1,216.4962 | $1,216.50 | $1,216.55 | $1,216.40 | |