| 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 | $125.47 | 10.375% | $138.4875 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.52 | 7.802% | $118.0648 | $118.06 | $118.05 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.85 | 9.188% | $58.7977 | $58.80 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.55 | 13.520% | $94.846 | $94.85 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.58 | 4.539% | $175.1865 | $175.19 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.97 | 11.476% | $92.4916 | $92.49 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.48 | 4.319% | $31.7964 | $31.80 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.42 | $709.6705 | $709.68 | $709.70 | $709.70 | |