| 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 | $129.46 | 7.575% | $139.2666 | $139.27 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.80 | 13.703% | $17.9651 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.72 | 5.762% | $97.0049 | $97.00 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.72 | 4.387% | $55.0328 | $55.03 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.69 | 5.849% | $197.6095 | $197.61 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.69 | 11.474% | $73.2273 | $73.23 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.70 | 6.158% | $128.1327 | $128.13 | $128.15 | $128.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.78 | $708.2389 | $708.24 | $708.25 | $708.20 | |