| 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 | $139.59 | 5.705% | $147.5536 | $147.55 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.49 | 5.558% | $16.3509 | $16.35 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.89 | 13.231% | $41.7709 | $41.77 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.69 | 3.494% | $29.6924 | $29.69 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.39 | 4.157% | $127.4778 | $127.48 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.62 | 6.238% | $31.4677 | $31.47 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.32 | 3.412% | $162.6878 | $162.69 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.99 | $557.0011 | $557.00 | $557.00 | $557.20 | |