| 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 | $142.87 | 3.348% | $147.6533 | $147.65 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.72 | 8.405% | $159.0518 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.71 | 3.732% | $235.1708 | $235.17 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.33 | 13.181% | $187.1221 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.34 | 6.806% | $90.0802 | $90.08 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.69 | 4.712% | $21.6649 | $21.66 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.53 | 3.795% | $242.3925 | $242.39 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.19 | $1,083.1356 | $1,083.12 | $1,083.10 | $1,083.30 | |