| 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 | $142.75 | 3.646% | $147.9547 | $147.95 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.61 | 4.400% | $260.5928 | $260.59 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.79 | 5.443% | $189.576 | $189.58 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.88 | 5.623% | $174.1512 | $174.15 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.50 | 10.346% | $12.6898 | $12.69 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.39 | 11.419% | $23.8325 | $23.83 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.82 | 8.246% | $237.9464 | $237.95 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.74 | $1,046.7434 | $1,046.74 | $1,046.80 | $1,046.80 | |