| 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 | $142.52 | 3.362% | $147.3115 | $147.31 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.73 | 4.183% | $179.9553 | $179.96 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.85 | 5.467% | $115.8555 | $115.86 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.51 | 4.590% | $49.6907 | $49.69 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.49 | 6.349% | $236.6159 | $236.62 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.90 | 4.104% | $45.7017 | $45.70 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.32 | 6.804% | $96.4654 | $96.47 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.32 | $871.5960 | $871.61 | $871.55 | $871.70 | |