| 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 | $130.45 | 4.543% | $136.3763 | $136.38 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.45 | 12.507% | $69.1356 | $69.14 | $69.15 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.87 | 10.256% | $83.6512 | $83.65 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.26 | 12.610% | $207.4952 | $207.50 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.84 | 5.449% | $10.3762 | $10.38 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.71 | 7.106% | $33.9633 | $33.96 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.62 | 12.782% | $159.7219 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.20 | $700.7197 | $700.73 | $700.75 | $700.80 | |