| 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 | $128.78 | 6.742% | $137.4623 | $137.46 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.64 | 7.391% | $50.0872 | $50.09 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.27 | 7.337% | $108.7002 | $108.70 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.50 | 13.219% | $7.3592 | $7.36 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.36 | 3.643% | $197.2948 | $197.29 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.75 | 12.598% | $201.2689 | $201.27 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.53 | 4.790% | $6.8428 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.83 | $709.0154 | $709.01 | $709.00 | $709.10 | |