| 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 | $137.39 | 5.379% | $144.7802 | $144.78 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.90 | 13.289% | $10.0827 | $10.08 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.62 | 13.352% | $200.2023 | $200.20 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.27 | 7.257% | $51.773 | $51.77 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.27 | 5.697% | $78.5012 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.92 | 7.521% | $125.7136 | $125.71 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.50 | 8.788% | $235.526 | $235.53 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.87 | $846.5790 | $846.57 | $846.60 | $846.60 | |