| 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 | $136.32 | 5.759% | $144.1707 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.30 | 4.156% | $157.588 | $157.59 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.51 | 13.462% | $279.6952 | $279.70 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.34 | 4.646% | $113.3735 | $113.37 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.74 | 9.480% | $57.7398 | $57.74 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.39 | 4.229% | $7.7025 | $7.70 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.70 | 5.855% | $216.6852 | $216.69 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.30 | $976.9549 | $976.96 | $976.95 | $977.00 | |