| 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 | $126.58 | 5.507% | $133.5508 | $133.55 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.47 | 13.106% | $75.1816 | $75.18 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.81 | 4.747% | $115.0227 | $115.02 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.75 | 3.427% | $234.5207 | $234.52 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.65 | 4.621% | $16.3732 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.71 | 12.832% | $21.1109 | $21.11 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.52 | 8.641% | $137.4526 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.49 | $733.2125 | $733.20 | $733.15 | $733.30 | |