| 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 | $137.44 | 3.512% | $142.2669 | $142.27 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.70 | 10.174% | $135.1835 | $135.18 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.97 | 7.541% | $263.4432 | $263.44 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.54 | 12.860% | $167.6422 | $167.64 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.89 | 8.773% | $221.7773 | $221.78 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.70 | 10.448% | $212.8333 | $212.83 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.84 | 13.654% | $258.9493 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.08 | $1,402.0957 | $1,402.09 | $1,402.15 | $1,402.00 | |