| 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 | $129.40 | 8.556% | $140.4715 | $140.47 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.91 | 3.392% | $51.6029 | $51.60 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.55 | 5.357% | $12.1687 | $12.17 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.73 | 10.613% | $97.0408 | $97.04 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.54 | 6.852% | $139.4846 | $139.48 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.99 | 10.444% | $193.266 | $193.27 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.91 | 6.502% | $80.8457 | $80.85 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.03 | $714.8802 | $714.88 | $714.85 | $714.90 | |