| 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 | $140.37 | 3.630% | $145.4654 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.30 | 3.673% | $236.6855 | $236.69 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.30 | 8.154% | $185.2678 | $185.27 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.35 | 4.461% | $12.9009 | $12.90 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.44 | 11.168% | $241.7237 | $241.72 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.95 | 8.796% | $46.7279 | $46.73 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.58 | 5.673% | $204.5618 | $204.56 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.29 | $1,073.3330 | $1,073.34 | $1,073.30 | $1,073.40 | |