| 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 | $120.53 | 7.599% | $129.6891 | $129.69 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.67 | 10.185% | $27.1826 | $27.18 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.51 | 9.502% | $85.97 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.72 | 13.618% | $6.4989 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.92 | 4.392% | $147.1092 | $147.11 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.55 | 8.541% | $252.4121 | $252.41 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.85 | 4.154% | $7.1345 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.75 | $655.9964 | $655.99 | $656.00 | $656.00 | |