| 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 | $138.92 | 5.520% | $146.5884 | $146.59 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.48 | 5.135% | $257.034 | $257.03 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.57 | 12.395% | $14.1281 | $14.13 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.50 | 12.729% | $26.4913 | $26.49 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.53 | 11.327% | $146.4284 | $146.43 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.94 | 12.359% | $211.1675 | $211.17 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.88 | 5.676% | $59.0517 | $59.05 | $59.05 | $59.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.82 | $860.8894 | $860.89 | $860.95 | $860.90 | |