| 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 | $123.32 | 4.826% | $129.2714 | $129.27 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.36 | 6.698% | $33.4605 | $33.46 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.30 | 12.457% | $30.7008 | $30.70 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.73 | 11.140% | $145.2933 | $145.29 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.40 | 6.660% | $245.7446 | $245.74 | $245.75 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.83 | 8.743% | $13.9517 | $13.95 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.51 | 9.583% | $176.9875 | $176.99 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.45 | $775.4098 | $775.40 | $775.40 | $775.50 | |