| 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 | $130.46 | 5.412% | $137.5205 | $137.52 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.39 | 7.460% | $245.4279 | $245.43 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.97 | 8.802% | $52.1923 | $52.19 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.38 | 6.128% | $6.771 | $6.77 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.58 | 12.128% | $38.7739 | $38.77 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.84 | 5.780% | $219.8532 | $219.85 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.28 | 5.816% | $163.2529 | $163.25 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.90 | $863.7917 | $863.78 | $863.75 | $863.90 | |