| 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 | $116.28 | 3.505% | $120.3556 | $120.36 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.77 | 11.869% | $174.2583 | $174.26 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.25 | 5.177% | $27.609 | $27.61 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.37 | 8.735% | $271.1525 | $271.15 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.70 | 6.572% | $103.0551 | $103.06 | $103.05 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.63 | 10.254% | $6.2073 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.85 | 8.528% | $42.1631 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.85 | $744.8009 | $744.81 | $744.75 | $745.00 | |