| 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 | $142.76 | 3.302% | $147.4739 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.67 | 3.710% | $255.8215 | $255.82 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.96 | 9.485% | $100.6824 | $100.68 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.81 | 3.689% | $210.2917 | $210.29 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.41 | 8.184% | $184.3564 | $184.36 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.25 | 6.118% | $86.2209 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.62 | 3.734% | $259.9782 | $259.98 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.48 | $1,244.8250 | $1,244.82 | $1,244.80 | $1,244.90 | |