| 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 | $137.36 | 5.209% | $144.5151 | $144.52 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.57 | 3.440% | $247.8112 | $247.81 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.64 | 5.728% | $254.4239 | $254.42 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.66 | 8.449% | $70.1231 | $70.12 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.99 | 13.549% | $40.8663 | $40.87 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.47 | 4.618% | $84.1861 | $84.19 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.37 | 5.592% | $141.884 | $141.88 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.06 | $983.8097 | $983.81 | $983.75 | $983.80 | |