| 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 | $137.30 | 5.240% | $144.4945 | $144.49 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.63 | 4.777% | $27.9021 | $27.90 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.62 | 12.528% | $56.9617 | $56.96 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.32 | 5.828% | $205.645 | $205.65 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.76 | 7.493% | $81.4367 | $81.44 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.83 | 7.212% | $177.7897 | $177.79 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.55 | 8.814% | $21.2731 | $21.27 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.01 | $715.5028 | $715.50 | $715.50 | $715.50 | |