| 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 | $141.98 | 3.857% | $147.4562 | $147.46 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.88 | 4.265% | $207.3622 | $207.36 | $207.35 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.87 | 6.491% | $42.458 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.71 | 12.764% | $260.1578 | $260.16 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.91 | 7.863% | $135.8103 | $135.81 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.94 | 10.679% | $101.7583 | $101.76 | $101.75 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.91 | 5.275% | $158.8705 | $158.87 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.20 | $1,053.8733 | $1,053.88 | $1,053.80 | $1,054.10 | |