| 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 | $138.90 | 5.286% | $146.2423 | $146.24 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.59 | 5.154% | $71.0736 | $71.07 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.91 | 6.225% | $43.4566 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.85 | 6.696% | $101.2012 | $101.20 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.44 | 5.251% | $155.1821 | $155.18 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.90 | 4.690% | $213.4629 | $213.46 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.36 | 6.786% | $265.2137 | $265.21 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.95 | $995.8324 | $995.82 | $995.80 | $995.90 | |