| 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 | $5.27 | 7.288% | $5.6541 | $5.65 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.93 | 12.693% | $40.4906 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.53 | 7.467% | $8.0923 | $8.09 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.81 | 4.410% | $147.0197 | $147.02 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.26 | 13.469% | $195.4617 | $195.46 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.84 | 6.135% | $57.1431 | $57.14 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.48 | 13.867% | $251.054 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.12 | $704.9155 | $704.90 | $704.90 | $705.00 | |