| 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 | $142.99 | 3.307% | $147.7187 | $147.72 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.79 | 3.409% | $185.919 | $185.92 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.62 | 5.317% | $121.7675 | $121.77 | $121.75 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.35 | 10.578% | $78.8974 | $78.90 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.82 | 6.310% | $173.0939 | $173.09 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.53 | 5.675% | $230.9316 | $230.93 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.65 | 11.716% | $9.6634 | $9.66 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.75 | $947.9915 | $947.99 | $947.95 | $948.00 | |