| 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 | $139.86 | 3.435% | $144.6642 | $144.66 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.77 | 12.643% | $279.0956 | $279.10 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.68 | 9.321% | $225.9446 | $225.94 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.77 | 13.117% | $146.7919 | $146.79 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.93 | 9.457% | $39.3279 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.95 | 8.304% | $88.7551 | $88.76 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.73 | 9.635% | $228.8411 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.69 | $1,153.4204 | $1,153.42 | $1,153.45 | $1,153.40 | |