| 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 | $139.75 | 5.175% | $146.9821 | $146.98 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.83 | 5.283% | $139.8474 | $139.85 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.74 | 13.224% | $277.1044 | $277.10 | $277.10 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.41 | 7.436% | $241.0971 | $241.10 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.28 | 11.110% | $126.9765 | $126.98 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.67 | 6.436% | $95.4412 | $95.44 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.52 | 12.343% | $172.469 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.20 | $1,199.9177 | $1,199.92 | $1,199.95 | $1,199.90 | |