| 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 | $143.42 | 3.213% | $148.0281 | $148.03 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.90 | 4.696% | $141.2349 | $141.23 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.86 | 3.148% | $172.1128 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.63 | 8.423% | $214.2764 | $214.28 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.68 | 7.383% | $233.7513 | $233.75 | $233.75 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.76 | 5.779% | $258.9047 | $258.90 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.55 | 10.587% | $247.2172 | $247.22 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,328.80 | $1,415.5254 | $1,415.52 | $1,415.55 | $1,415.50 | |