| 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 | $142.71 | 3.354% | $147.4965 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.37 | 4.539% | $69.3825 | $69.38 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.77 | 7.691% | $147.289 | $147.29 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.73 | 12.340% | $212.0193 | $212.02 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.58 | 3.761% | $10.9779 | $10.98 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.59 | 7.296% | $255.9975 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.80 | 6.449% | $237.1684 | $237.17 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.55 | $1,080.3311 | $1,080.34 | $1,080.35 | $1,080.40 | |