| 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 | $142.72 | 3.180% | $147.2585 | $147.26 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.35 | 8.447% | $212.9357 | $212.94 | $212.95 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.87 | 10.207% | $131.0031 | $131.00 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.48 | 6.645% | $70.8976 | $70.90 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.38 | 12.402% | $204.9988 | $205.00 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.80 | 10.372% | $221.627 | $221.63 | $221.65 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.84 | 8.855% | $222.9786 | $222.98 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.44 | $1,211.6993 | $1,211.71 | $1,211.75 | $1,211.70 | |