| 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 | $140.60 | 8.474% | $152.5144 | $152.51 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.46 | 6.251% | $73.8019 | $73.80 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.73 | 9.669% | $87.4391 | $87.44 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.46 | 6.296% | $27.063 | $27.06 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.49 | 11.242% | $204.1179 | $204.12 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.64 | 13.784% | $50.7932 | $50.79 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.44 | 9.374% | $91.2617 | $91.26 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $626.82 | $686.9912 | $686.98 | $686.95 | $687.00 | |