| 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 | $138.63 | 5.512% | $146.2713 | $146.27 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.72 | 13.607% | $159.8678 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.87 | 5.328% | $41.9943 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.41 | 7.265% | $25.1107 | $25.11 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.99 | 3.509% | $128.3408 | $128.34 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.51 | 4.657% | $31.9309 | $31.93 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.29 | 6.393% | $265.2271 | $265.23 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.42 | $798.7429 | $798.74 | $798.75 | $798.70 | |