| 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 | $130.27 | 5.600% | $137.5651 | $137.57 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.92 | 6.583% | $68.1279 | $68.13 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.74 | 5.561% | $88.3968 | $88.40 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.73 | 12.139% | $74.8304 | $74.83 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.86 | 12.334% | $121.1635 | $121.16 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.33 | 8.673% | $162.2814 | $162.28 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.75 | 10.813% | $141.5636 | $141.56 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.60 | $793.9287 | $793.93 | $793.95 | $794.00 | |