| 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 | $143.25 | 3.254% | $147.9114 | $147.91 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.45 | 11.819% | $219.6684 | $219.67 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.53 | 6.553% | $244.5711 | $244.57 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.27 | 5.574% | $36.1802 | $36.18 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.79 | 12.590% | $230.5731 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.56 | 7.258% | $168.9957 | $169.00 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.40 | 6.534% | $226.2782 | $226.28 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.25 | $1,274.1781 | $1,274.18 | $1,274.15 | $1,274.30 | |