| 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 | $138.40 | 3.402% | $143.1084 | $143.11 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.88 | 3.533% | $87.8788 | $87.88 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.25 | 6.314% | $215.0201 | $215.02 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.34 | 13.366% | $40.0635 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.71 | 12.132% | $209.3617 | $209.36 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.44 | 10.354% | $44.6272 | $44.63 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.86 | 10.404% | $38.4868 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.88 | $778.5465 | $778.55 | $778.55 | $778.60 | |