| 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 | $139.30 | 5.495% | $146.9545 | $146.95 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.43 | 5.861% | $20.5688 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.52 | 11.301% | $95.1846 | $95.18 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.98 | 12.238% | $218.8417 | $218.84 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.35 | 9.487% | $34.3242 | $34.32 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.69 | 7.664% | $237.6037 | $237.60 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.57 | 5.710% | $117.9406 | $117.94 | $117.95 | $117.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.84 | $871.4181 | $871.40 | $871.40 | $871.40 | |