| 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 | $137.27 | 5.600% | $144.9571 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.98 | 4.640% | $26.1391 | $26.14 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.84 | 11.678% | $53.4268 | $53.43 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.99 | 9.559% | $64.6289 | $64.63 | $64.65 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.41 | 5.733% | $174.893 | $174.89 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.75 | 8.160% | $191.1728 | $191.17 | $191.15 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.54 | 13.772% | $257.7391 | $257.74 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.78 | $912.9568 | $912.96 | $913.00 | $912.90 | |