| 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 | $127.32 | 9.355% | $139.2308 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.65 | 5.811% | $117.0799 | $117.08 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.59 | 10.232% | $110.8824 | $110.88 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.42 | 4.377% | $9.8323 | $9.83 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.37 | 5.503% | $229.3319 | $229.33 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.78 | 6.848% | $61.7368 | $61.74 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.36 | 8.345% | $54.5625 | $54.56 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.49 | $722.6566 | $722.65 | $722.75 | $722.60 | |