| 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 | $142.35 | 5.747% | $150.5309 | $150.53 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.59 | 5.605% | $5.9033 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.58 | 6.731% | $75.3307 | $75.33 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.75 | 12.681% | $133.8087 | $133.81 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.39 | 8.502% | $111.0952 | $111.10 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.26 | 9.422% | $152.3811 | $152.38 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.79 | 8.381% | $254.4677 | $254.47 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.71 | $883.5176 | $883.52 | $883.55 | $883.50 | |