| 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 | $133.92 | 5.750% | $141.6204 | $141.62 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.42 | 7.595% | $14.4392 | $14.44 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.28 | 11.252% | $177.2022 | $177.20 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.35 | 3.170% | $5.5196 | $5.52 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.80 | 5.530% | $250.9503 | $250.95 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.39 | 12.233% | $110.426 | $110.43 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.43 | 6.746% | $46.3598 | $46.36 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.59 | $746.5175 | $746.52 | $746.50 | $746.50 | |