| 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 | $135.52 | 3.650% | $140.4665 | $140.47 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.88 | 3.657% | $20.607 | $20.61 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.45 | 7.117% | $19.7631 | $19.76 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.29 | 6.724% | $148.6559 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.93 | 11.646% | $237.7278 | $237.73 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.81 | 10.150% | $258.6432 | $258.64 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.96 | 6.225% | $217.7188 | $217.72 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.84 | $1,043.5823 | $1,043.59 | $1,043.55 | $1,043.60 | |