| 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 | $139.70 | 3.251% | $144.2416 | $144.24 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.33 | 12.399% | $167.8454 | $167.85 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.42 | 11.236% | $260.7594 | $260.76 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.61 | 13.611% | $73.4041 | $73.40 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.84 | 5.207% | $110.299 | $110.30 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.44 | 7.840% | $17.7289 | $17.73 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.45 | 11.147% | $238.3547 | $238.35 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.79 | $1,012.6331 | $1,012.63 | $1,012.65 | $1,012.60 | |