| 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 | $133.35 | 5.193% | $140.2749 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.60 | 5.366% | $23.8127 | $23.81 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.49 | 10.424% | $243.4739 | $243.47 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.59 | 10.217% | $57.9631 | $57.96 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.74 | 10.432% | $33.9468 | $33.95 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.65 | 4.309% | $178.0033 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.53 | 10.413% | $112.1023 | $112.10 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.95 | $789.5770 | $789.56 | $789.50 | $789.60 | |