| 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 | $140.48 | 5.207% | $147.7948 | $147.79 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.71 | 5.600% | $135.9178 | $135.92 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.39 | 13.339% | $77.5125 | $77.51 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.33 | 6.645% | $27.0132 | $27.01 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.89 | 11.514% | $127.0033 | $127.00 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.73 | 10.332% | $42.7316 | $42.73 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.34 | 9.314% | $107.4994 | $107.50 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $613.87 | $665.4726 | $665.46 | $665.45 | $665.40 | |