| 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 | $130.85 | 5.835% | $138.4851 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.30 | 6.377% | $5.638 | $5.64 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.86 | 6.661% | $167.3084 | $167.31 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.53 | 7.767% | $166.5323 | $166.53 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.89 | 8.640% | $69.4101 | $69.41 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.43 | 5.802% | $257.5538 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.95 | 6.471% | $86.1883 | $86.19 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.81 | $891.1160 | $891.12 | $891.15 | $891.10 | |