| 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 | $139.37 | 3.292% | $143.9581 | $143.96 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.70 | 3.790% | $28.7498 | $28.75 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.50 | 8.854% | $48.44 | $48.44 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.30 | 10.521% | $203.6902 | $203.69 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.81 | 6.148% | $68.7945 | $68.79 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.47 | 12.670% | $277.6977 | $277.70 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.83 | 11.141% | $275.4407 | $275.44 | $275.45 | $275.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.98 | $1,046.7710 | $1,046.77 | $1,046.80 | $1,046.70 | |