| 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 | $131.37 | 3.855% | $136.4343 | $136.43 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.28 | 5.415% | $21.3782 | $21.38 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.39 | 12.326% | $202.6249 | $202.62 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.45 | 6.612% | $9.0087 | $9.01 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.50 | 7.517% | $125.2573 | $125.26 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.36 | 4.433% | $163.2914 | $163.29 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.72 | 12.826% | $45.9427 | $45.94 | $45.95 | $45.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.07 | $703.9375 | $703.93 | $703.95 | $703.90 | |