| 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 | $140.30 | 3.384% | $145.0478 | $145.05 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.50 | 3.413% | $119.442 | $119.44 | $119.45 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.51 | 12.112% | $49.9011 | $49.90 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.49 | 7.393% | $8.0437 | $8.04 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.76 | 5.199% | $10.2674 | $10.27 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.83 | 6.783% | $176.0104 | $176.01 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.86 | 12.468% | $238.2747 | $238.27 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.25 | $746.9871 | $746.98 | $746.95 | $746.90 | |