| 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 | $138.94 | 3.842% | $144.2781 | $144.28 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.98 | 12.295% | $48.2644 | $48.26 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.87 | 6.126% | $60.3539 | $60.35 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.54 | 10.643% | $102.389 | $102.39 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.71 | 4.717% | $235.3096 | $235.31 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.80 | 6.377% | $194.4572 | $194.46 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.77 | 13.632% | $224.73 | $224.73 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.61 | $1,009.7822 | $1,009.78 | $1,009.80 | $1,009.90 | |