| 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 | $141.99 | 4.215% | $147.9749 | $147.97 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.73 | 3.483% | $148.7361 | $148.74 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.52 | 3.737% | $40.9969 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.69 | 10.396% | $97.9102 | $97.91 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.68 | 8.474% | $138.4996 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.74 | 10.283% | $62.5746 | $62.57 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.65 | 5.495% | $50.2684 | $50.27 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.00 | $686.9607 | $686.96 | $686.90 | $687.00 | |