| 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 | $130.73 | 7.589% | $140.6511 | $140.65 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.59 | 7.187% | $172.1316 | $172.13 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.92 | 4.147% | $8.2484 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.68 | 10.167% | $19.4775 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.27 | 13.658% | $58.2725 | $58.27 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.96 | 9.651% | $86.5804 | $86.58 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.69 | 9.551% | $228.622 | $228.62 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.84 | $713.9835 | $713.98 | $714.00 | $714.00 | |