| 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 | $128.81 | 4.339% | $134.3991 | $134.40 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.34 | 6.752% | $96.4398 | $96.44 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.59 | 12.189% | $8.5151 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.52 | 13.571% | $81.226 | $81.23 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.93 | 7.382% | $16.0321 | $16.03 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.33 | 7.693% | $174.818 | $174.82 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.57 | 13.860% | $248.8638 | $248.86 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.09 | $760.2939 | $760.30 | $760.30 | $760.20 | |