| 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 | $139.99 | 3.460% | $144.8337 | $144.83 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.31 | 12.542% | $32.9861 | $32.99 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.98 | 5.650% | $98.2334 | $98.23 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.46 | 10.240% | $271.6975 | $271.70 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.94 | 13.624% | $285.1281 | $285.13 | $285.15 | $285.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.54 | 9.643% | $182.5995 | $182.60 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.25 | 12.345% | $98.021 | $98.02 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.47 | $1,113.4993 | $1,113.50 | $1,113.55 | $1,113.40 | |