| 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 | $137.35 | 3.449% | $142.0872 | $142.09 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.45 | 5.759% | $231.0305 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.37 | 5.285% | $46.715 | $46.72 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.66 | 7.463% | $160.8291 | $160.83 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.85 | 7.597% | $10.5983 | $10.60 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.73 | 7.515% | $250.2197 | $250.22 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.36 | 12.838% | $42.1563 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.77 | $883.6361 | $883.65 | $883.65 | $883.60 | |