| 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 | $135.52 | 8.484% | $147.0175 | $147.02 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.97 | 4.547% | $42.8329 | $42.83 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.27 | 4.717% | $236.9432 | $236.94 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.39 | 10.741% | $227.4509 | $227.45 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.51 | 9.764% | $175.0846 | $175.08 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.40 | 6.732% | $149.8517 | $149.85 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.32 | 5.751% | $263.6584 | $263.66 | $263.65 | $263.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.38 | $1,242.8392 | $1,242.83 | $1,242.85 | $1,242.90 | |