| 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 | $130.70 | 5.117% | $137.3879 | $137.39 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.26 | 6.460% | $40.7316 | $40.73 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.36 | 5.810% | $68.0993 | $68.10 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.27 | 5.329% | $49.789 | $49.79 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.64 | 7.248% | $78.9774 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.68 | 3.425% | $214.793 | $214.79 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.97 | 3.325% | $169.422 | $169.42 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.88 | $759.2002 | $759.20 | $759.25 | $759.20 | |