| 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 | $125.84 | 10.357% | $138.8732 | $138.87 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.96 | 13.170% | $30.5106 | $30.51 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.35 | 13.270% | $187.2919 | $187.29 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.42 | 8.798% | $14.6007 | $14.60 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.64 | 12.643% | $10.8588 | $10.86 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.36 | 13.196% | $192.8407 | $192.84 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.53 | 12.792% | $78.4243 | $78.42 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $581.10 | $653.4002 | $653.39 | $653.35 | $653.40 | |