| 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 | $132.35 | 5.220% | $139.2587 | $139.26 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.63 | 9.116% | $46.5162 | $46.52 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.98 | 5.814% | $103.6766 | $103.68 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.93 | 5.839% | $137.5166 | $137.52 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.39 | 3.143% | $18.968 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.81 | 6.414% | $154.0981 | $154.10 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.53 | 10.759% | $177.8014 | $177.80 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.62 | $777.8356 | $777.85 | $777.80 | $777.90 | |