| 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 | $131.36 | 5.575% | $138.6833 | $138.68 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.41 | 5.364% | $79.455 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.77 | 6.733% | $206.8165 | $206.82 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.96 | 9.865% | $154.8657 | $154.87 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.84 | 12.187% | $144.5417 | $144.54 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.29 | 5.838% | $204.5743 | $204.57 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.81 | 5.681% | $48.4125 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.44 | $977.3490 | $977.35 | $977.30 | $977.40 | |