| 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 | $129.59 | 5.369% | $136.5477 | $136.55 | $136.55 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.56 | 6.846% | $63.6375 | $63.64 | $63.65 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.91 | 8.580% | $33.5621 | $33.56 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.36 | 5.867% | $17.3198 | $17.32 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.66 | 6.451% | $145.4759 | $145.48 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.85 | 8.681% | $199.81 | $199.81 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.28 | 8.551% | $5.7315 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.21 | $602.0845 | $602.09 | $602.10 | $602.00 | |