| 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 | $141.75 | 3.762% | $147.0826 | $147.08 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.93 | 10.625% | $274.2726 | $274.27 | $274.25 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.46 | 5.739% | $126.3158 | $126.32 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.85 | 6.139% | $112.3481 | $112.35 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.83 | 12.117% | $30.081 | $30.08 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.92 | 8.116% | $90.7309 | $90.73 | $90.75 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.31 | 12.152% | $91.1908 | $91.19 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.05 | $872.0218 | $872.02 | $872.05 | $872.00 | |