| 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 | $133.50 | 5.288% | $140.5595 | $140.56 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.51 | 5.842% | $241.8596 | $241.86 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.92 | 10.460% | $37.468 | $37.47 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.30 | 5.202% | $201.2514 | $201.25 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.93 | 10.867% | $77.5293 | $77.53 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.53 | 9.692% | $252.873 | $252.87 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.44 | 12.182% | $18.4427 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.13 | $969.9835 | $969.98 | $969.95 | $970.10 | |