| 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 | $141.65 | 5.625% | $149.6178 | $149.62 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.25 | 3.752% | $256.5268 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.34 | 11.325% | $70.5133 | $70.51 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.55 | 10.821% | $148.0014 | $148.00 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.35 | 10.159% | $219.602 | $219.60 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.45 | 5.339% | $137.4147 | $137.41 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.26 | 8.604% | $231.6089 | $231.61 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.85 | $1,213.2849 | $1,213.28 | $1,213.25 | $1,213.20 | |