| 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 | $138.53 | 6.154% | $147.0551 | $147.06 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.92 | 3.399% | $16.4611 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.47 | 5.595% | $109.2591 | $109.26 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.72 | 7.874% | $259.6743 | $259.67 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.88 | 10.341% | $222.7564 | $222.76 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.31 | 13.740% | $29.925 | $29.93 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.99 | 13.372% | $53.2735 | $53.27 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.82 | $838.4045 | $838.41 | $838.35 | $838.60 | |