| 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 | $142.84 | 3.320% | $147.5823 | $147.58 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.67 | 8.725% | $52.9165 | $52.92 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.39 | 9.241% | $8.0729 | $8.07 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.47 | 7.411% | $46.6916 | $46.69 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.97 | 3.490% | $222.4725 | $222.47 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.62 | 13.523% | $8.6505 | $8.65 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.98 | 11.357% | $252.7581 | $252.76 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.94 | $739.1444 | $739.14 | $739.10 | $739.30 | |