| 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 | $131.59 | 5.219% | $138.4577 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.73 | 4.683% | $49.9652 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.33 | 13.303% | $84.2181 | $84.22 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.86 | 13.344% | $255.9988 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.96 | 7.104% | $235.586 | $235.59 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.36 | 5.535% | $205.1178 | $205.12 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.92 | 11.620% | $199.7105 | $199.71 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.75 | $1,169.0541 | $1,169.07 | $1,169.00 | $1,169.10 | |