| 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 | $129.25 | 10.375% | $142.6597 | $142.66 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.27 | 10.785% | $40.1817 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.70 | 3.272% | $106.0603 | $106.06 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.75 | 7.486% | $102.9178 | $102.92 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.61 | 5.533% | $139.9473 | $139.95 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.26 | 12.200% | $96.7837 | $96.78 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.41 | 3.326% | $66.5523 | $66.55 | $66.55 | $66.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.25 | $695.1028 | $695.10 | $695.10 | $695.20 | |