| 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 | $141.82 | 5.375% | $149.4428 | $149.44 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.38 | 5.565% | $95.4096 | $95.41 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.64 | 4.615% | $136.669 | $136.67 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.51 | 4.802% | $168.2177 | $168.22 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.79 | 8.541% | $34.5052 | $34.51 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.97 | 4.237% | $161.5361 | $161.54 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.52 | 8.544% | $262.1555 | $262.16 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.63 | $1,007.9359 | $1,007.95 | $1,007.90 | $1,007.90 | |