| 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 | $131.70 | 6.663% | $140.4752 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.27 | 7.763% | $83.2685 | $83.27 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.40 | 9.491% | $82.5562 | $82.56 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.64 | 5.673% | $157.0723 | $157.07 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.88 | 6.589% | $68.0891 | $68.09 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.64 | 13.739% | $83.7574 | $83.76 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.94 | 6.735% | $23.4177 | $23.42 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.47 | $638.6364 | $638.65 | $638.60 | $638.80 | |