| 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 | $141.33 | 5.392% | $148.9505 | $148.95 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.48 | 8.554% | $37.4294 | $37.43 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.49 | 9.666% | $145.2965 | $145.30 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.39 | 9.623% | $183.4979 | $183.50 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.58 | 12.173% | $277.7179 | $277.72 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.58 | 6.357% | $263.3187 | $263.32 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.98 | 5.436% | $42.1533 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.83 | $1,098.3642 | $1,098.37 | $1,098.35 | $1,098.40 | |