| 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 | $138.40 | 5.147% | $145.5234 | $145.52 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.99 | 6.343% | $103.1421 | $103.14 | $103.15 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.69 | 10.573% | $197.5829 | $197.58 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.56 | 5.208% | $218.3697 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.94 | 3.703% | $49.7152 | $49.72 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.96 | 13.294% | $81.5264 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.86 | 13.259% | $280.7238 | $280.72 | $280.70 | $280.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.40 | $1,076.5835 | $1,076.58 | $1,076.55 | $1,076.50 | |