| 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 | $137.29 | 3.786% | $142.4878 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.34 | 3.567% | $5.5305 | $5.53 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.47 | 5.497% | $207.27 | $207.27 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.80 | 8.778% | $146.6327 | $146.63 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.62 | 12.200% | $61.2836 | $61.28 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.92 | 9.293% | $149.644 | $149.64 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.71 | 3.355% | $105.1224 | $105.12 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.15 | $817.9710 | $817.96 | $818.00 | $817.90 | |