| 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 | $134.67 | 5.778% | $142.4512 | $142.45 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.83 | 5.698% | $85.4357 | $85.44 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.38 | 7.636% | $170.4739 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.97 | 9.426% | $170.6717 | $170.67 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.49 | 6.198% | $18.574 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.66 | 6.362% | $250.6527 | $250.65 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.48 | 5.110% | $39.3952 | $39.40 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.48 | $877.6544 | $877.65 | $877.60 | $877.80 | |