| 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 | $129.97 | 6.536% | $138.4648 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.60 | 5.706% | $53.4872 | $53.49 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.91 | 9.502% | $178.3897 | $178.39 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.80 | 8.771% | $60.6942 | $60.69 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.88 | 13.136% | $247.6321 | $247.63 | $247.65 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.61 | 10.557% | $128.9205 | $128.92 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.68 | 9.532% | $32.5091 | $32.51 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.45 | $840.0976 | $840.09 | $840.10 | $840.10 | |