| 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 | $134.44 | 4.502% | $140.4925 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.63 | 5.727% | $256.5254 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.98 | 4.837% | $38.7687 | $38.77 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.63 | 6.843% | $48.7525 | $48.75 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.97 | 8.575% | $193.2309 | $193.23 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.54 | 7.502% | $191.9341 | $191.93 | $191.95 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.99 | 12.652% | $46.1761 | $46.18 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.18 | $915.8802 | $915.88 | $915.95 | $915.90 | |