| 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 | $125.45 | 6.384% | $133.4587 | $133.46 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.64 | 12.472% | $7.4681 | $7.47 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.99 | 6.750% | $99.2668 | $99.27 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.83 | 5.719% | $148.8841 | $148.88 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.32 | 8.368% | $159.6477 | $159.65 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.62 | 8.290% | $69.977 | $69.98 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.33 | 8.259% | $162.7458 | $162.75 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.18 | $781.4482 | $781.46 | $781.45 | $781.50 | |