| 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 | $128.30 | 4.771% | $134.4212 | $134.42 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.82 | 7.575% | $179.4566 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.60 | 12.286% | $98.3625 | $98.36 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.87 | 13.625% | $180.516 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.47 | 8.421% | $83.9937 | $83.99 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.63 | 11.201% | $76.3172 | $76.32 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.64 | 3.438% | $17.2121 | $17.21 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.33 | $770.2793 | $770.28 | $770.20 | $770.30 | |