| 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 | $5.25 | 8.485% | $5.6955 | $5.70 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.87 | 9.477% | $72.1125 | $72.11 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.82 | 10.381% | $143.2966 | $143.30 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.62 | 12.350% | $198.4326 | $198.43 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.39 | 3.738% | $131.1145 | $131.11 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.38 | 13.448% | $40.1379 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.87 | 5.745% | $145.7906 | $145.79 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.20 | $736.5802 | $736.58 | $736.60 | $736.50 | |