| 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 | $142.33 | 3.747% | $147.6631 | $147.66 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.56 | 8.549% | $189.4831 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.79 | 12.510% | $30.1414 | $30.14 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.32 | 9.771% | $174.8872 | $174.89 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.53 | 6.788% | $57.1636 | $57.16 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.51 | 7.586% | $11.3073 | $11.31 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.58 | 12.274% | $253.2677 | $253.27 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.62 | $863.9134 | $863.91 | $863.90 | $864.00 | |