| 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 | $130.91 | 13.489% | $148.5684 | $148.57 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.99 | 10.263% | $26.4521 | $26.45 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.87 | 9.150% | $217.0666 | $217.07 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.84 | 7.731% | $39.6881 | $39.69 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.71 | 3.543% | $48.3649 | $48.36 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.95 | 5.602% | $182.6387 | $182.64 | $182.65 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.29 | 7.513% | $74.4958 | $74.50 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.56 | $737.2746 | $737.28 | $737.25 | $737.40 | |