| 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 | $139.33 | 5.458% | $146.9346 | $146.93 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.53 | 5.179% | $88.9078 | $88.91 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.79 | 8.424% | $49.6473 | $49.65 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.34 | 6.149% | $123.4937 | $123.49 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.43 | 5.554% | $28.9535 | $28.95 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.32 | 7.161% | $89.2865 | $89.29 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.38 | 8.555% | $251.1746 | $251.17 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.12 | $778.3980 | $778.39 | $778.40 | $778.40 | |