| 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 | $122.53 | 5.727% | $129.5473 | $129.55 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.51 | 7.744% | $114.7581 | $114.76 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.27 | 12.489% | $56.5482 | $56.55 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.43 | 11.625% | $49.595 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.48 | 7.775% | $91.0483 | $91.05 | $91.05 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.76 | 3.846% | $173.1736 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.66 | 4.287% | $65.3462 | $65.35 | $65.35 | $65.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.64 | $680.0167 | $680.03 | $680.00 | $679.90 | |