| 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 | $138.84 | 3.846% | $144.1798 | $144.18 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.45 | 5.443% | $129.115 | $129.12 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.46 | 5.288% | $214.219 | $214.22 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.38 | 3.786% | $18.038 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.30 | 8.465% | $148.9224 | $148.92 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.64 | 7.573% | $46.9449 | $46.94 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.92 | 3.481% | $129.2685 | $129.27 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.99 | $830.6876 | $830.69 | $830.65 | $830.60 | |