| 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 | $137.34 | 3.703% | $142.4257 | $142.43 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.66 | 4.740% | $145.2325 | $145.23 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.39 | 6.826% | $115.7887 | $115.79 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.99 | 3.385% | $118.8824 | $118.88 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.46 | 10.442% | $23.7009 | $23.70 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.62 | 13.464% | $196.9962 | $197.00 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.47 | 5.778% | $224.7465 | $224.75 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.93 | $967.7729 | $967.78 | $967.85 | $967.70 | |