| 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 | $139.76 | 5.531% | $147.4901 | $147.49 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.57 | 8.845% | $249.8755 | $249.88 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.93 | 5.110% | $195.431 | $195.43 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.41 | 7.227% | $267.4349 | $267.43 | $267.45 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.98 | 7.288% | $16.0717 | $16.07 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.39 | 5.725% | $62.7901 | $62.79 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.39 | 7.104% | $115.019 | $115.02 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.43 | $1,054.1123 | $1,054.11 | $1,054.15 | $1,054.10 | |