| 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 | $139.26 | 6.635% | $148.4999 | $148.50 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.92 | 6.666% | $70.3142 | $70.31 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.94 | 6.483% | $166.0496 | $166.05 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.49 | 4.502% | $8.8722 | $8.87 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.51 | 8.249% | $10.2945 | $10.29 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.71 | 5.357% | $242.0156 | $242.02 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.72 | 11.737% | $141.5931 | $141.59 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.55 | $787.6391 | $787.63 | $787.60 | $787.60 | |