| 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 | $131.44 | 5.609% | $138.8125 | $138.81 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.45 | 8.854% | $76.6876 | $76.69 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.36 | 8.550% | $41.6398 | $41.64 | $41.65 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.42 | 12.695% | $100.7719 | $100.77 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.25 | 5.396% | $178.3827 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.26 | 10.282% | $70.8672 | $70.87 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.32 | 12.161% | $162.9924 | $162.99 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.50 | $770.1541 | $770.15 | $770.15 | $770.20 | |