| 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 | $126.52 | 7.531% | $136.0482 | $136.05 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.35 | 11.505% | $87.3642 | $87.36 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.37 | 9.504% | $50.777 | $50.78 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.41 | 4.796% | $29.7725 | $29.77 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.40 | 13.786% | $72.1403 | $72.14 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.41 | 10.862% | $242.1337 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.65 | 3.727% | $161.4511 | $161.45 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.11 | $779.6870 | $779.68 | $779.70 | $779.70 | |