| 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 | $140.66 | 4.700% | $147.271 | $147.27 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.80 | 13.232% | $7.6998 | $7.70 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.89 | 5.346% | $81.0005 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.62 | 6.872% | $129.9777 | $129.98 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.93 | 13.590% | $28.318 | $28.32 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.85 | 5.682% | $136.1713 | $136.17 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.81 | 3.443% | $93.9366 | $93.94 | $93.95 | $93.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.56 | $624.3749 | $624.38 | $624.35 | $624.40 | |