| 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 | $138.40 | 5.686% | $146.2694 | $146.27 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.54 | 4.515% | $108.2148 | $108.21 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.91 | 11.503% | $40.0407 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.33 | 8.140% | $71.7293 | $71.73 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.66 | 5.799% | $162.5707 | $162.57 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.75 | 10.253% | $57.0559 | $57.06 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.25 | 8.313% | $125.9139 | $125.91 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.84 | $711.7947 | $711.79 | $711.75 | $711.80 | |