| 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 | $135.65 | 8.759% | $147.5316 | $147.53 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.85 | 5.498% | $44.1509 | $44.15 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.54 | 11.141% | $183.9828 | $183.98 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.55 | 6.789% | $231.2516 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.88 | 4.640% | $28.1272 | $28.13 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.36 | 12.502% | $69.0312 | $69.03 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.48 | 5.751% | $5.7952 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.31 | $709.8705 | $709.87 | $709.95 | $709.90 | |