| 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 | $140.48 | 3.338% | $145.1692 | $145.17 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.28 | 7.671% | $154.271 | $154.27 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.41 | 13.440% | $184.2379 | $184.24 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.32 | 6.370% | $74.7994 | $74.80 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.72 | 8.624% | $119.1823 | $119.18 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.91 | 8.258% | $235.905 | $235.91 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.95 | 9.298% | $67.7101 | $67.71 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.07 | $981.2749 | $981.28 | $981.25 | $981.30 | |