| 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 | $125.34 | 6.477% | $133.4583 | $133.46 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.43 | 10.277% | $69.9487 | $69.95 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.91 | 9.536% | $200.3523 | $200.35 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.99 | 5.627% | $28.5087 | $28.51 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.64 | 12.203% | $74.7721 | $74.77 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.82 | 3.466% | $9.1257 | $9.13 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.71 | 5.722% | $196.3363 | $196.34 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.84 | $712.5021 | $712.51 | $712.50 | $712.50 | |