| 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 | $137.78 | 5.858% | $145.8512 | $145.85 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.88 | 13.751% | $60.1515 | $60.15 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.67 | 6.678% | $239.6735 | $239.67 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.68 | 13.780% | $125.9317 | $125.93 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.63 | 10.674% | $237.5396 | $237.54 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.54 | 10.294% | $131.8454 | $131.85 | $131.85 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.93 | 6.168% | $29.6527 | $29.65 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.11 | $970.6456 | $970.64 | $970.65 | $970.70 | |