| 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 | $137.61 | 5.131% | $144.6708 | $144.67 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.53 | 12.706% | $159.5128 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.38 | 5.821% | $33.2066 | $33.21 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.46 | 12.609% | $7.2745 | $7.27 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.73 | 8.374% | $151.431 | $151.43 | $151.45 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.47 | 10.509% | $263.5308 | $263.53 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.70 | 6.265% | $229.2136 | $229.21 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.88 | $988.8401 | $988.83 | $988.80 | $988.80 | |