| 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 | $144.45 | 3.157% | $149.0103 | $149.01 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.55 | 7.227% | $261.1514 | $261.15 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.41 | 7.250% | $133.4297 | $133.43 | $133.45 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.95 | 8.778% | $19.5257 | $19.53 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.38 | 10.662% | $147.601 | $147.60 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.68 | 7.604% | $241.7647 | $241.76 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.55 | 7.104% | $10.2284 | $10.23 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.97 | $962.7112 | $962.71 | $962.75 | $962.70 | |