| 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 | $132.89 | 5.542% | $140.2548 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.85 | 9.203% | $28.229 | $28.23 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.27 | 7.164% | $67.8027 | $67.80 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.70 | 11.173% | $79.711 | $79.71 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.97 | 7.171% | $168.2263 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.61 | 9.638% | $158.5475 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.45 | 6.829% | $44.2806 | $44.28 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.74 | $687.0519 | $687.05 | $687.10 | $687.00 | |