| 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 | $139.88 | 5.710% | $147.8671 | $147.87 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.33 | 5.303% | $153.0368 | $153.04 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.71 | 12.284% | $164.7319 | $164.73 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.48 | 5.586% | $68.0819 | $68.08 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.60 | 10.708% | $208.7953 | $208.80 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.76 | 11.582% | $43.2492 | $43.25 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.75 | 6.760% | $252.7543 | $252.75 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.51 | $1,038.5165 | $1,038.52 | $1,038.55 | $1,038.50 | |