| 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 | $140.36 | 5.776% | $148.4672 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.99 | 8.497% | $70.5122 | $70.51 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.53 | 7.463% | $119.8535 | $119.85 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.95 | 5.627% | $16.8475 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.88 | 8.459% | $67.1144 | $67.11 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.27 | 12.259% | $219.2081 | $219.21 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.64 | 4.688% | $79.186 | $79.19 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.62 | $721.1889 | $721.19 | $721.15 | $721.20 | |