| 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 | $120.52 | 12.598% | $135.7031 | $135.70 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.42 | 13.731% | $42.5581 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.62 | 7.645% | $16.8141 | $16.81 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.38 | 10.109% | $86.3034 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.77 | 11.351% | $140.0462 | $140.05 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.63 | 6.871% | $183.4227 | $183.42 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.59 | 12.500% | $89.5388 | $89.54 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.93 | $694.3864 | $694.38 | $694.35 | $694.30 | |