| 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 | $144.28 | 3.500% | $149.3298 | $149.33 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.75 | 8.765% | $156.3497 | $156.35 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.42 | 12.755% | $154.9479 | $154.95 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.42 | 8.610% | $241.5704 | $241.57 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.86 | 13.774% | $132.9563 | $132.96 | $132.95 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.39 | 8.410% | $109.9169 | $109.92 | $109.90 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.68 | 13.385% | $38.1881 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.80 | $983.2591 | $983.27 | $983.25 | $983.20 | |