| 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 | $138.50 | 3.534% | $143.3946 | $143.39 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.28 | 4.634% | $42.1466 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.39 | 12.693% | $201.033 | $201.03 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.76 | 13.816% | $274.0234 | $274.02 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.95 | 8.585% | $135.677 | $135.68 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.85 | 10.198% | $147.5 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.63 | 13.320% | $84.5707 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.36 | $1,028.3453 | $1,028.34 | $1,028.35 | $1,028.30 | |