| 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 | $129.79 | 8.373% | $140.6573 | $140.66 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.42 | 5.698% | $30.0394 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.27 | 8.399% | $80.5079 | $80.51 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.36 | 8.116% | $46.8791 | $46.88 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.84 | 11.658% | $31.0856 | $31.09 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.51 | 4.800% | $242.6225 | $242.62 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.60 | 3.143% | $178.0248 | $178.02 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.79 | $749.8166 | $749.82 | $749.80 | $749.80 | |