| 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 | $125.88 | 3.856% | $130.7339 | $130.73 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.35 | 11.641% | $99.7512 | $99.75 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.97 | 6.284% | $154.0799 | $154.08 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.70 | 13.415% | $69.9771 | $69.98 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.74 | 9.438% | $63.1895 | $63.19 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.69 | 8.237% | $59.1948 | $59.19 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.66 | 9.697% | $172.9483 | $172.95 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.99 | $749.8747 | $749.87 | $749.95 | $749.90 | |