| 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 | $131.41 | 5.529% | $138.6757 | $138.68 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.41 | 8.868% | $84.2747 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.95 | 11.161% | $63.3062 | $63.31 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.29 | 13.641% | $53.7408 | $53.74 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.29 | 12.673% | $20.6079 | $20.61 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.97 | 12.540% | $191.2842 | $191.28 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.75 | 9.185% | $57.5951 | $57.60 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.07 | $609.4846 | $609.49 | $609.50 | $609.50 | |