| 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 | $138.65 | 3.438% | $143.4168 | $143.42 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.73 | 9.358% | $174.6775 | $174.68 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.34 | 12.793% | $30.8376 | $30.84 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.65 | 9.747% | $126.9224 | $126.92 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.69 | 12.745% | $277.0032 | $277.00 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.39 | 8.368% | $157.5562 | $157.56 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.91 | 5.687% | $239.8144 | $239.81 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.36 | $1,150.2281 | $1,150.23 | $1,150.20 | $1,150.20 | |