| 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 | $137.33 | 7.223% | $147.2493 | $147.25 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.41 | 6.173% | $218.09 | $218.09 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.76 | 11.289% | $29.7809 | $29.78 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.38 | 11.702% | $270.7433 | $270.74 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.69 | 7.745% | $36.2993 | $36.30 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.56 | 5.205% | $177.3335 | $177.33 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.77 | 4.227% | $151.9317 | $151.93 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.90 | $1,031.4280 | $1,031.42 | $1,031.50 | $1,031.30 | |