| 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 | $142.39 | 3.400% | $147.2313 | $147.23 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.27 | 9.393% | $187.3574 | $187.36 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.56 | 6.275% | $93.0544 | $93.05 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.91 | 4.674% | $219.7212 | $219.72 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.38 | 13.381% | $11.7689 | $11.77 | $11.75 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.99 | 12.306% | $130.2637 | $130.26 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.71 | 13.287% | $131.0844 | $131.08 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.21 | $920.4813 | $920.47 | $920.45 | $920.60 | |