| 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 | $142.72 | 3.260% | $147.3727 | $147.37 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.28 | 4.364% | $45.1687 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.98 | 12.408% | $142.7357 | $142.74 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.72 | 12.550% | $267.5539 | $267.55 | $267.55 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.55 | 4.223% | $20.3756 | $20.38 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.50 | 11.497% | $254.7706 | $254.77 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.87 | 11.646% | $7.6701 | $7.67 | $7.65 | $7.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.62 | $885.6473 | $885.65 | $885.60 | $885.80 | |