| 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 | $138.99 | 3.436% | $143.7657 | $143.77 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.61 | 5.627% | $166.4787 | $166.48 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.61 | 6.478% | $208.2816 | $208.28 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.47 | 9.507% | $274.2822 | $274.28 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.72 | 11.405% | $201.3311 | $201.33 | $201.35 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.90 | 9.671% | $166.5902 | $166.59 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.31 | 5.314% | $117.225 | $117.23 | $117.25 | $117.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.61 | $1,277.9545 | $1,277.96 | $1,278.05 | $1,278.00 | |