| 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 | $137.51 | 5.782% | $145.4608 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.85 | 9.435% | $42.5155 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.33 | 3.437% | $29.3037 | $29.30 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.46 | 12.385% | $57.8333 | $57.83 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.34 | 10.853% | $252.0132 | $252.01 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.35 | 7.770% | $23.0089 | $23.01 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.76 | 12.147% | $56.9258 | $56.93 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.60 | $607.0612 | $607.06 | $607.05 | $607.00 | |