| 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 | $134.71 | 3.600% | $139.5596 | $139.56 | $139.55 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.55 | 8.874% | $176.9747 | $176.97 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.62 | 3.405% | $158.8508 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.80 | 9.810% | $137.0429 | $137.04 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.61 | 9.461% | $172.5215 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.82 | 3.130% | $248.3577 | $248.36 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.34 | 7.224% | $75.4214 | $75.42 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.45 | $1,108.7286 | $1,108.72 | $1,108.65 | $1,108.80 | |