| 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 | $129.42 | 6.836% | $138.2672 | $138.27 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.37 | 12.580% | $20.6809 | $20.68 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.50 | 3.108% | $101.5614 | $101.56 | $101.55 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.93 | 4.408% | $35.4256 | $35.43 | $35.45 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.28 | 6.525% | $137.7155 | $137.72 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.28 | 4.795% | $23.3483 | $23.35 | $23.35 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.52 | 4.722% | $197.4219 | $197.42 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $620.30 | $654.4208 | $654.43 | $654.40 | $654.40 | |