| 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 | $140.50 | 3.650% | $145.6283 | $145.63 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.88 | 11.627% | $147.2137 | $147.21 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.58 | 13.190% | $167.0458 | $167.05 | $167.05 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.43 | 5.189% | $84.6035 | $84.60 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.71 | 3.379% | $204.3906 | $204.39 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.95 | 13.459% | $167.8626 | $167.86 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.45 | 8.222% | $260.2198 | $260.22 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.50 | $1,176.9643 | $1,176.96 | $1,176.95 | $1,176.90 | |