| 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 | $137.89 | 5.650% | $145.6808 | $145.68 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.74 | 5.581% | $104.2507 | $104.25 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.88 | 12.407% | $84.1704 | $84.17 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.71 | 11.872% | $17.5751 | $17.58 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.33 | 12.113% | $41.8518 | $41.85 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.78 | 4.642% | $88.7155 | $88.72 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.65 | 4.838% | $158.9868 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.98 | $641.2311 | $641.24 | $641.25 | $641.40 | |