| 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 | $136.33 | 6.713% | $145.4818 | $145.48 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.45 | 7.397% | $183.0582 | $183.06 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.62 | 6.810% | $226.0313 | $226.03 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.34 | 11.597% | $259.2845 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.94 | 8.312% | $79.0028 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.82 | 3.412% | $40.1445 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.60 | 12.503% | $154.8041 | $154.80 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.10 | $1,087.8072 | $1,087.79 | $1,087.85 | $1,087.80 | |