| 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 | $127.51 | 4.492% | $133.2377 | $133.24 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.90 | 6.531% | $71.2692 | $71.27 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.97 | 10.654% | $38.6957 | $38.70 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.59 | 5.788% | $76.7915 | $76.79 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.37 | 9.811% | $6.995 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.72 | 10.473% | $38.3562 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.91 | 8.735% | $231.5077 | $231.51 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.97 | $596.8530 | $596.87 | $596.85 | $596.90 | |