| 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 | $141.58 | 5.854% | $149.8681 | $149.87 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.38 | 12.400% | $6.0471 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.42 | 5.511% | $127.0563 | $127.06 | $127.05 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.52 | 5.539% | $155.6911 | $155.69 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.37 | 13.466% | $27.6517 | $27.65 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.48 | 9.527% | $245.8662 | $245.87 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.65 | 3.370% | $6.8741 | $6.87 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.40 | $719.0546 | $719.06 | $719.00 | $719.20 | |