| 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 | $75.98 | 7.175% | $81.4316 | $81.43 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.25 | 10.549% | $129.6187 | $129.62 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.93 | 7.199% | $80.3242 | $80.32 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.65 | 9.329% | $145.0249 | $145.02 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.88 | 11.428% | $38.8661 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.43 | 4.177% | $137.9616 | $137.96 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.44 | 11.823% | $86.5957 | $86.60 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.56 | $699.8228 | $699.82 | $699.75 | $699.80 | |