| 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 | $137.31 | 5.715% | $145.1573 | $145.16 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.35 | 9.676% | $58.5121 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.69 | 4.547% | $95.8591 | $95.86 | $95.85 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.95 | 6.725% | $65.0489 | $65.05 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.33 | 5.856% | $47.9845 | $47.98 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.96 | 4.716% | $103.627 | $103.63 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.93 | 9.648% | $257.596 | $257.60 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.52 | $773.7849 | $773.79 | $773.80 | $773.80 | |