| 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 | $126.97 | 7.485% | $136.4737 | $136.47 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.79 | 6.640% | $55.2289 | $55.23 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.91 | 10.347% | $77.1436 | $77.14 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.79 | 7.479% | $59.9625 | $59.96 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.54 | 3.669% | $84.5317 | $84.53 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.51 | 10.351% | $44.7032 | $44.70 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.53 | 7.687% | $256.8658 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.04 | $714.9094 | $714.90 | $714.90 | $714.90 | |