| 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 | $138.58 | 5.755% | $146.5553 | $146.56 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.44 | 5.240% | $47.8211 | $47.82 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.30 | 7.138% | $101.0311 | $101.03 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.48 | 5.728% | $29.0541 | $29.05 | $29.05 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.28 | 6.436% | $42.8724 | $42.87 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.47 | 11.798% | $223.0035 | $223.00 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.55 | 8.382% | $151.2471 | $151.25 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.10 | $741.5846 | $741.58 | $741.55 | $741.60 | |