| 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 | $130.58 | 5.237% | $137.4185 | $137.42 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.66 | 9.165% | $106.6105 | $106.61 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.50 | 10.278% | $70.0265 | $70.03 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.99 | 4.585% | $27.1816 | $27.18 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.79 | 9.832% | $172.2056 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.43 | 8.305% | $122.8504 | $122.85 | $122.85 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.61 | 6.700% | $19.8569 | $19.86 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.56 | $656.1500 | $656.16 | $656.15 | $656.20 | |