| 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 | $137.99 | 3.177% | $142.3739 | $142.37 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.73 | 10.837% | $272.3598 | $272.36 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.44 | 7.289% | $10.1281 | $10.13 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.82 | 12.810% | $161.1152 | $161.12 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.99 | 10.537% | $187.9018 | $187.90 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.65 | 6.595% | $236.2678 | $236.27 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.92 | 9.430% | $138.8886 | $138.89 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.54 | $1,149.0352 | $1,149.04 | $1,149.00 | $1,149.10 | |