| 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 | $130.93 | 9.197% | $142.9716 | $142.97 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.41 | 3.105% | $120.0245 | $120.02 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.35 | 9.866% | $269.5562 | $269.56 | $269.55 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.49 | 3.160% | $87.1599 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.37 | 8.392% | $159.7373 | $159.74 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.62 | 7.873% | $17.9285 | $17.93 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.73 | 13.106% | $275.6733 | $275.67 | $275.65 | $275.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.90 | $1,073.0513 | $1,073.05 | $1,073.00 | $1,073.10 | |