| 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 | $131.58 | 5.255% | $138.4945 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.88 | 7.228% | $39.5457 | $39.55 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.62 | 10.574% | $50.4439 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.84 | 8.254% | $19.3125 | $19.31 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.57 | 8.462% | $54.8492 | $54.85 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.35 | 6.744% | $131.6687 | $131.67 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.74 | 11.687% | $36.5663 | $36.57 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $438.58 | $470.8808 | $470.88 | $470.85 | $470.80 | |