| 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 | $127.96 | 5.584% | $135.1053 | $135.11 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.45 | 5.638% | $83.9294 | $83.93 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.62 | 12.441% | $60.2909 | $60.29 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.86 | 3.472% | $90.9105 | $90.91 | $90.90 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.40 | 10.590% | $50.2079 | $50.21 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.30 | 10.768% | $8.0861 | $8.09 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.94 | 10.335% | $271.3579 | $271.36 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.53 | $699.8880 | $699.90 | $699.90 | $699.90 | |