| 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 | $140.42 | 4.870% | $147.2585 | $147.26 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.29 | 10.481% | $224.5968 | $224.60 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.41 | 6.108% | $205.2235 | $205.22 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.62 | 3.470% | $8.9191 | $8.92 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.70 | 11.692% | $166.086 | $166.09 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.29 | 3.722% | $238.8614 | $238.86 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.31 | 3.474% | $254.8668 | $254.87 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.04 | $1,245.8121 | $1,245.82 | $1,245.75 | $1,245.90 | |