| 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 | $131.26 | 5.484% | $138.4583 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.90 | 12.297% | $255.9249 | $255.92 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.97 | 3.192% | $177.4593 | $177.46 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.83 | 5.118% | $251.0533 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.52 | 3.233% | $42.8623 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.68 | 13.335% | $221.7739 | $221.77 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.67 | 8.263% | $76.5095 | $76.51 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.83 | $1,164.0415 | $1,164.03 | $1,163.95 | $1,164.20 | |