| 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 | $141.82 | 5.427% | $149.5166 | $149.52 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.98 | 5.843% | $157.6849 | $157.68 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.43 | 11.623% | $70.8025 | $70.80 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.82 | 6.245% | $262.2339 | $262.23 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.28 | 8.793% | $140.6476 | $140.65 | $140.65 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.31 | 6.830% | $5.6727 | $5.67 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.96 | 13.166% | $201.3902 | $201.39 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.60 | $987.9484 | $987.94 | $987.95 | $987.90 | |