| 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 | $137.92 | 3.850% | $143.2299 | $143.23 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.87 | 8.450% | $197.238 | $197.24 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.69 | 10.243% | $122.028 | $122.03 | $122.05 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.57 | 7.820% | $141.8588 | $141.86 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.68 | 7.238% | $228.0738 | $228.07 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.91 | 13.714% | $60.1661 | $60.17 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.90 | 13.732% | $69.2628 | $69.26 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.54 | $961.8574 | $961.86 | $961.85 | $961.90 | |