| 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 | $137.53 | 5.150% | $144.6128 | $144.61 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.35 | 4.755% | $221.3997 | $221.40 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.96 | 3.214% | $44.3407 | $44.34 | $44.35 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.70 | 6.483% | $160.4699 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.62 | 11.274% | $12.93 | $12.93 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.57 | 8.401% | $56.9864 | $56.99 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.44 | 3.638% | $187.0044 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.17 | $827.7439 | $827.74 | $827.75 | $827.70 | |