| 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 | $130.34 | 5.763% | $137.8515 | $137.85 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.59 | 3.275% | $238.1418 | $238.14 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.51 | 11.197% | $149.5711 | $149.57 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.84 | 3.416% | $164.266 | $164.27 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.81 | 13.297% | $229.7776 | $229.78 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.31 | 5.574% | $80.5635 | $80.56 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.96 | 5.686% | $178.5671 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.36 | $1,178.7386 | $1,178.74 | $1,178.70 | $1,178.90 | |