| 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 | $142.39 | 5.735% | $150.5561 | $150.56 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.41 | 10.782% | $7.1011 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.58 | 13.630% | $137.0151 | $137.02 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.56 | 6.466% | $232.6921 | $232.69 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.26 | 12.116% | $186.4041 | $186.40 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.91 | 10.156% | $114.4631 | $114.46 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.56 | 3.764% | $19.2586 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.67 | $847.4902 | $847.49 | $847.45 | $847.60 | |