| 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 | $128.56 | 7.727% | $138.4938 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.46 | 8.823% | $25.5299 | $25.53 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.39 | 13.483% | $19.7347 | $19.73 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.63 | 7.317% | $156.2857 | $156.29 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.39 | 9.316% | $131.6055 | $131.61 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.96 | 12.796% | $142.0778 | $142.08 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.61 | 4.545% | $164.7734 | $164.77 | $164.75 | $164.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.00 | $778.5008 | $778.50 | $778.55 | $778.50 | |