| 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 | $136.55 | 5.793% | $144.4603 | $144.46 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.58 | 9.735% | $7.2206 | $7.22 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.83 | 7.409% | $246.8581 | $246.86 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.54 | 12.538% | $8.4854 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.36 | 6.274% | $220.3698 | $220.37 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.59 | 7.315% | $250.6771 | $250.68 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.99 | 6.834% | $92.9349 | $92.93 | $92.95 | $92.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.44 | $971.0062 | $971.01 | $971.00 | $971.10 | |