| 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 | $132.53 | 7.507% | $142.479 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.74 | 4.857% | $17.5531 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.87 | 5.487% | $240.3732 | $240.37 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.71 | 5.497% | $51.3876 | $51.39 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.40 | 5.680% | $251.9411 | $251.94 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.86 | 4.829% | $81.6199 | $81.62 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.76 | 4.861% | $171.7204 | $171.72 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.87 | $957.0743 | $957.07 | $957.05 | $957.10 | |