| 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 | $137.57 | 5.490% | $145.1226 | $145.12 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.76 | 8.215% | $92.8052 | $92.81 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.53 | 3.785% | $82.5402 | $82.54 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.53 | 6.202% | $16.4932 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.60 | 12.829% | $84.1704 | $84.17 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.73 | 13.396% | $21.2391 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.68 | 6.627% | $127.6112 | $127.61 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.40 | $569.9819 | $569.98 | $569.95 | $569.90 | |