| 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 | $117.99 | 13.408% | $133.8101 | $133.81 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.58 | 6.832% | $245.2649 | $245.26 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.34 | 4.527% | $52.6189 | $52.62 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.97 | 11.804% | $140.8395 | $140.84 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.94 | 12.637% | $39.3554 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.47 | 13.185% | $79.7615 | $79.76 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.41 | 6.781% | $172.3552 | $172.36 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.70 | $864.0055 | $864.01 | $863.95 | $864.10 | |