| 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 | $139.70 | 5.321% | $147.1334 | $147.13 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.84 | 10.324% | $15.2688 | $15.27 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.82 | 3.552% | $206.9176 | $206.92 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.50 | 4.254% | $33.8826 | $33.88 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.35 | 8.869% | $260.578 | $260.58 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.71 | 4.455% | $34.1672 | $34.17 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.35 | 12.720% | $275.4313 | $275.43 | $275.45 | $275.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.27 | $973.3789 | $973.38 | $973.40 | $973.40 | |