| 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 | $142.26 | 3.536% | $147.2903 | $147.29 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.49 | 10.557% | $80.1428 | $80.14 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.41 | 6.773% | $246.0157 | $246.02 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.49 | 11.308% | $62.8779 | $62.88 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.29 | 12.334% | $227.2404 | $227.24 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.98 | 7.574% | $96.7951 | $96.80 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.93 | 4.284% | $119.8536 | $119.85 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.85 | $980.2158 | $980.22 | $980.25 | $980.20 | |