| 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 | $115.88 | 12.565% | $130.4403 | $130.44 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.57 | 11.517% | $77.5824 | $77.58 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.55 | 5.853% | $69.3866 | $69.39 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.44 | 12.728% | $209.0428 | $209.04 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.74 | 6.542% | $43.4052 | $43.41 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.52 | 4.611% | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.94 | 9.797% | $96.5555 | $96.56 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $602.64 | $665.6628 | $665.67 | $665.70 | $665.70 | |