| 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 | $124.34 | 5.625% | $131.3341 | $131.33 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.46 | 3.662% | $28.4656 | $28.47 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.27 | 3.358% | $122.2415 | $122.24 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.78 | 7.527% | $148.1507 | $148.15 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.91 | 10.245% | $109.0433 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.71 | 8.451% | $92.9534 | $92.95 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.82 | 7.289% | $83.4923 | $83.49 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.29 | $715.6809 | $715.67 | $715.70 | $715.70 | |