| 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 | $142.89 | 3.471% | $147.8497 | $147.85 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.28 | 5.628% | $148.175 | $148.18 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.33 | 8.444% | $37.2288 | $37.23 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.93 | 11.260% | $234.6807 | $234.68 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.84 | 12.623% | $70.7723 | $70.77 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.87 | 7.384% | $59.9954 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.43 | 12.808% | $246.4065 | $246.41 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.57 | $945.1084 | $945.12 | $945.15 | $945.10 | |