| 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 | $137.85 | 4.274% | $143.7417 | $143.74 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.92 | 3.317% | $165.2245 | $165.22 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.58 | 5.838% | $196.4142 | $196.41 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.63 | 7.608% | $232.0351 | $232.04 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.37 | 12.472% | $120.7612 | $120.76 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.52 | 5.160% | $207.712 | $207.71 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.92 | 4.234% | $211.5116 | $211.51 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.79 | $1,277.4003 | $1,277.39 | $1,277.35 | $1,277.30 | |