| 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 | $142.59 | 3.495% | $147.5735 | $147.57 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.53 | 9.651% | $186.9879 | $186.99 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.60 | 6.213% | $31.439 | $31.44 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.33 | 4.803% | $11.8742 | $11.87 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.98 | 7.223% | $241.2303 | $241.23 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.65 | 9.499% | $59.8412 | $59.84 | $59.85 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.74 | 6.696% | $205.6459 | $205.65 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.42 | $884.5920 | $884.59 | $884.60 | $884.50 | |