| 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 | $142.79 | 3.262% | $147.4478 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.61 | 8.756% | $157.2721 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.86 | 13.829% | $214.9774 | $214.98 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.79 | 8.279% | $38.7531 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.94 | 5.564% | $233.2331 | $233.23 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.91 | 13.861% | $134.2535 | $134.25 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.56 | 7.430% | $259.5079 | $259.51 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.46 | $1,185.4449 | $1,185.44 | $1,185.45 | $1,185.50 | |