| 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 | $142.42 | 3.406% | $147.2708 | $147.27 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.46 | 4.230% | $237.0816 | $237.08 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.65 | 10.595% | $196.472 | $196.47 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.53 | 13.734% | $247.4056 | $247.41 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.52 | 11.773% | $30.7599 | $30.76 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.41 | 9.336% | $271.6016 | $271.60 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.32 | 4.626% | $167.7364 | $167.74 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.31 | $1,298.3279 | $1,298.33 | $1,298.30 | $1,298.40 | |