| 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 | $136.88 | 5.125% | $143.8951 | $143.90 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.71 | 13.350% | $254.7088 | $254.71 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.37 | 3.298% | $35.5035 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.62 | 10.148% | $108.628 | $108.63 | $108.65 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.75 | 9.756% | $204.9693 | $204.97 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.38 | 8.103% | $5.8159 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.43 | 3.805% | $139.5451 | $139.55 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.14 | $893.0657 | $893.08 | $893.05 | $893.00 | |