| 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 | $130.43 | 5.720% | $137.8906 | $137.89 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.77 | 8.227% | $54.9468 | $54.95 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.58 | 4.208% | $250.7036 | $250.70 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.55 | 7.360% | $148.7473 | $148.75 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.45 | 3.326% | $251.5471 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.56 | 9.664% | $224.3287 | $224.33 | $224.35 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.61 | 5.616% | $258.3473 | $258.35 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,252.95 | $1,326.5114 | $1,326.52 | $1,326.55 | $1,326.30 | |