| 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 | $137.38 | 3.873% | $142.7007 | $142.70 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.92 | 6.691% | $159.9511 | $159.95 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.37 | 9.633% | $78.2451 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.26 | 13.405% | $274.735 | $274.74 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.33 | 8.450% | $182.5539 | $182.55 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.83 | 12.333% | $104.2787 | $104.28 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.89 | 6.196% | $247.3199 | $247.32 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.98 | $1,189.7844 | $1,189.79 | $1,189.80 | $1,189.80 | |