| 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 | $142.80 | 3.232% | $147.4153 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.76 | 11.167% | $31.9716 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.64 | 4.861% | $55.1988 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.85 | 5.734% | $105.5754 | $105.58 | $105.60 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.89 | 6.508% | $266.1528 | $266.15 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.94 | 3.561% | $256.7691 | $256.77 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.78 | 5.467% | $250.7794 | $250.78 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.66 | $1,113.8624 | $1,113.87 | $1,113.85 | $1,114.00 | |