| 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 | $137.75 | 5.125% | $144.8097 | $144.81 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.91 | 12.846% | $153.369 | $153.37 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.49 | 7.371% | $20.9266 | $20.93 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.40 | 3.733% | $158.0891 | $158.09 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.99 | 9.176% | $16.3655 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.92 | 3.170% | $41.1855 | $41.19 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.82 | 9.440% | $40.2958 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.28 | $575.0412 | $575.06 | $575.05 | $575.10 | |