| 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 | $131.27 | 5.500% | $138.4899 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.50 | 5.759% | $249.0624 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.92 | 4.797% | $106.8091 | $106.81 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.79 | 13.839% | $246.7916 | $246.79 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.71 | 7.157% | $152.9238 | $152.92 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.31 | 4.322% | $25.3607 | $25.36 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.94 | 3.488% | $236.9254 | $236.93 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.44 | $1,156.3629 | $1,156.36 | $1,156.35 | $1,156.40 | |