| 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 | $142.79 | 3.248% | $147.4278 | $147.43 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.29 | 6.549% | $77.0243 | $77.02 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.25 | 8.268% | $204.8972 | $204.90 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.63 | 11.341% | $119.8363 | $119.84 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.55 | 13.381% | $204.7094 | $204.71 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.72 | 12.195% | $41.198 | $41.20 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.63 | 12.859% | $179.0282 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.86 | $974.1212 | $974.13 | $974.15 | $974.00 | |