| 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 | $138.52 | 6.658% | $147.7427 | $147.74 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.67 | 5.702% | $27.1337 | $27.13 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.60 | 5.575% | $36.529 | $36.53 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.82 | 12.740% | $276.0101 | $276.01 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.46 | 13.795% | $32.3861 | $32.39 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.40 | 5.498% | $35.2363 | $35.24 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.82 | 4.732% | $81.5024 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.29 | $636.5403 | $636.54 | $636.60 | $636.40 | |