| 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 | $138.58 | 3.184% | $142.9924 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.45 | 4.613% | $173.0822 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.42 | 3.817% | $77.2606 | $77.26 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.30 | 7.319% | $162.3736 | $162.37 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.93 | 4.310% | $160.5644 | $160.56 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.55 | 3.213% | $101.7164 | $101.72 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.88 | 8.319% | $269.5843 | $269.58 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.11 | $1,087.5739 | $1,087.56 | $1,087.55 | $1,087.70 | |