| 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 | $135.25 | 9.736% | $148.4179 | $148.42 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.63 | 5.871% | $33.487 | $33.49 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.43 | 3.661% | $110.3264 | $110.33 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.57 | 10.716% | $234.2418 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.83 | 13.152% | $134.4585 | $134.46 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.64 | 5.634% | $7.0141 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.25 | 3.444% | $43.7051 | $43.71 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.60 | $711.6508 | $711.66 | $711.65 | $711.60 | |