| 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 | $132.37 | 5.495% | $139.6437 | $139.64 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.50 | 6.396% | $247.3707 | $247.37 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.86 | 11.458% | $150.3123 | $150.31 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.25 | 4.511% | $247.9523 | $247.95 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.99 | 12.512% | $109.1254 | $109.13 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.34 | 5.643% | $156.7108 | $156.71 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.39 | 4.475% | $119.509 | $119.51 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.70 | $1,170.6242 | $1,170.62 | $1,170.60 | $1,170.60 | |