| 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 | $120.39 | 6.700% | $128.4561 | $128.46 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.28 | 6.518% | $38.6447 | $38.64 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.94 | 10.596% | $150.3442 | $150.34 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.55 | 11.305% | $55.1516 | $55.15 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.45 | 6.785% | $41.0588 | $41.06 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.83 | 5.766% | $176.4494 | $176.45 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.50 | 3.722% | $6.7419 | $6.74 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.94 | $596.8467 | $596.84 | $596.85 | $596.80 | |