| 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 | $142.56 | 4.424% | $148.8669 | $148.87 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.51 | 8.213% | $135.8181 | $135.82 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.80 | 7.681% | $243.1437 | $243.14 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.94 | 9.855% | $12.0181 | $12.02 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.42 | 11.852% | $157.0626 | $157.06 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.25 | 11.516% | $25.9275 | $25.93 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.79 | 9.754% | $239.0332 | $239.03 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.27 | $961.8701 | $961.87 | $961.85 | $961.80 | |