| 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 | $131.36 | 5.313% | $138.3392 | $138.34 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.41 | 8.380% | $80.6456 | $80.65 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.26 | 12.108% | $72.0406 | $72.04 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.97 | 8.167% | $138.4213 | $138.42 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.59 | 5.547% | $49.1743 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.91 | 6.372% | $230.7315 | $230.73 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.86 | 10.346% | $17.5009 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.36 | $726.8534 | $726.85 | $726.85 | $726.70 | |