| 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 | $142.67 | 3.465% | $147.6135 | $147.61 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.78 | 8.328% | $24.6771 | $24.68 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.94 | 12.759% | $25.8669 | $25.87 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.78 | 3.510% | $257.5122 | $257.51 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.83 | 11.398% | $131.2603 | $131.26 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.26 | 13.739% | $94.6991 | $94.70 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.87 | 9.251% | $152.8094 | $152.81 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.13 | $834.4385 | $834.44 | $834.40 | $834.50 | |