| 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 | $133.68 | 5.375% | $140.8653 | $140.87 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.54 | 5.498% | $36.439 | $36.44 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.73 | 10.819% | $145.9819 | $145.98 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.87 | 10.196% | $259.9193 | $259.92 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.25 | 6.351% | $78.9656 | $78.97 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.36 | 4.223% | $57.6979 | $57.70 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.38 | 9.231% | $231.9848 | $231.98 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.81 | $951.8538 | $951.86 | $951.85 | $951.90 | |