| 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 | $128.77 | 7.450% | $138.3634 | $138.36 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.39 | 5.821% | $111.5248 | $111.52 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.68 | 8.843% | $229.3104 | $229.31 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.56 | 6.711% | $74.2282 | $74.23 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.50 | 5.633% | $78.6966 | $78.70 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.92 | 13.696% | $63.5788 | $63.58 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.40 | 11.272% | $32.714 | $32.71 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.22 | $728.4162 | $728.41 | $728.40 | $728.40 | |