| 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 | $138.64 | 3.177% | $143.0446 | $143.04 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.93 | 13.595% | $237.334 | $237.33 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.67 | 12.575% | $265.3055 | $265.31 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.60 | 13.462% | $174.2776 | $174.28 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.57 | 8.795% | $111.591 | $111.59 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.39 | 7.671% | $177.0004 | $177.00 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.79 | 13.544% | $168.9421 | $168.94 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.59 | $1,277.4952 | $1,277.49 | $1,277.55 | $1,277.40 | |