| 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 | $135.48 | 3.536% | $140.2706 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.74 | 3.268% | $82.3459 | $82.35 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.54 | 10.785% | $55.9907 | $55.99 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.64 | 5.869% | $159.4811 | $159.48 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.75 | 12.822% | $232.1313 | $232.13 | $232.15 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.68 | 5.387% | $33.3866 | $33.39 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.27 | 5.798% | $24.6192 | $24.62 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.10 | $728.2254 | $728.23 | $728.25 | $728.20 | |