| 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 | $139.72 | 5.249% | $147.0539 | $147.05 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.75 | 3.851% | $35.0497 | $35.05 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.52 | 5.622% | $239.255 | $239.26 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.59 | 3.745% | $40.0352 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.90 | 7.111% | $42.7373 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.97 | 10.303% | $217.2638 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.65 | 4.690% | $112.6988 | $112.70 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.10 | $834.0937 | $834.10 | $834.10 | $834.10 | |