| 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 | $129.53 | 8.350% | $140.3458 | $140.35 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.55 | 3.772% | $17.1743 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.90 | 11.807% | $78.1531 | $78.15 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.91 | 6.147% | $40.2403 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.25 | 5.826% | $85.9836 | $85.98 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.71 | 8.143% | $101.3408 | $101.34 | $101.35 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.94 | 10.563% | $151.405 | $151.41 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $565.79 | $614.6429 | $614.64 | $614.65 | $614.60 | |