| 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 | $133.85 | 5.540% | $141.2653 | $141.27 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.30 | 6.271% | $136.3457 | $136.35 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.62 | 13.728% | $48.4709 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.46 | 10.111% | $235.0429 | $235.04 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.91 | 5.360% | $64.1748 | $64.17 | $64.15 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.28 | 7.806% | $8.9263 | $8.93 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.46 | 6.358% | $16.4429 | $16.44 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $602.88 | $650.6688 | $650.67 | $650.65 | $650.60 | |