| 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 | $140.96 | 4.621% | $147.4738 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.67 | 13.843% | $34.9156 | $34.92 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.89 | 6.476% | $257.5548 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.98 | 11.196% | $87.8226 | $87.82 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.73 | 3.466% | $63.8696 | $63.87 | $63.85 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.54 | 12.566% | $14.1158 | $14.12 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.76 | 9.601% | $102.7619 | $102.76 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.53 | $708.5141 | $708.51 | $708.40 | $708.60 | |