| 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 | $138.25 | 4.363% | $144.2818 | $144.28 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.85 | 9.777% | $9.7153 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.25 | 9.786% | $118.8433 | $118.84 | $118.85 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.33 | 8.531% | $185.9462 | $185.95 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.58 | 9.770% | $121.3837 | $121.38 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.34 | 4.347% | $249.7441 | $249.74 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.96 | 11.612% | $41.2518 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.56 | $871.1662 | $871.16 | $871.20 | $871.10 | |