| 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 | $52.89 | 5.535% | $55.8175 | $55.82 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.48 | 10.125% | $138.1849 | $138.18 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.73 | 3.163% | $146.2129 | $146.21 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.56 | 6.645% | $239.482 | $239.48 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.66 | 11.386% | $206.7992 | $206.80 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.58 | 9.699% | $139.954 | $139.95 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.75 | 12.534% | $159.5169 | $159.52 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.65 | $1,085.9674 | $1,085.96 | $1,085.95 | $1,086.00 | |