| 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 | $125.39 | 7.476% | $134.7642 | $134.76 | $134.75 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.79 | 4.537% | $75.0471 | $75.05 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.38 | 6.325% | $119.488 | $119.49 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.94 | 3.370% | $6.1402 | $6.14 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.72 | 3.606% | $21.4672 | $21.47 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.31 | 4.144% | $89.8867 | $89.89 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.35 | 13.565% | $269.5465 | $269.55 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.88 | $716.3399 | $716.35 | $716.35 | $716.30 | |