| 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 | 7.163% | $138.0367 | $138.04 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.86 | 5.176% | $72.4242 | $72.42 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.87 | 13.729% | $46.481 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.57 | 11.610% | $228.3206 | $228.32 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.47 | 9.296% | $54.0687 | $54.07 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.71 | 8.626% | $77.8957 | $77.90 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.35 | 13.829% | $22.0259 | $22.03 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.64 | $639.2528 | $639.26 | $639.25 | $639.20 | |