| 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 | $138.93 | 5.470% | $146.5295 | $146.53 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.59 | 9.254% | $139.3972 | $139.40 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.48 | 12.498% | $119.7879 | $119.79 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.38 | 4.205% | $109.8112 | $109.81 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.79 | 9.562% | $8.5349 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.64 | 10.276% | $94.4404 | $94.44 | $94.45 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.88 | 12.811% | $19.0425 | $19.04 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.69 | $637.5436 | $637.54 | $637.60 | $637.40 | |