| 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 | $139.95 | 7.529% | $150.4868 | $150.49 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.35 | 4.135% | $149.2775 | $149.28 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.26 | 4.275% | $129.5721 | $129.57 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.32 | 7.471% | $163.6998 | $163.70 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.98 | 6.782% | $28.8098 | $28.81 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.42 | 12.487% | $111.8346 | $111.83 | $111.85 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.82 | 10.421% | $84.8254 | $84.83 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.10 | $818.5060 | $818.51 | $818.55 | $818.50 | |