| 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 | $138.26 | 3.618% | $143.2622 | $143.26 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.90 | 12.855% | $161.2698 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.94 | 7.615% | $237.7646 | $237.76 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.51 | 8.593% | $193.8494 | $193.85 | $193.85 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.39 | 10.332% | $211.1644 | $211.16 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.85 | 13.806% | $35.1092 | $35.11 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.52 | 11.169% | $230.6979 | $230.70 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.37 | $1,213.1175 | $1,213.11 | $1,213.05 | $1,213.20 | |