| 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 | $126.36 | 4.339% | $131.8428 | $131.84 | $131.85 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.29 | 3.191% | $31.2566 | $31.26 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.71 | 10.498% | $70.3983 | $70.40 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.43 | 12.192% | $15.0674 | $15.07 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.35 | 3.224% | $83.9727 | $83.97 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.93 | 6.339% | $80.7432 | $80.74 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.89 | 12.667% | $227.4634 | $227.46 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.96 | $640.7444 | $640.74 | $640.70 | $640.80 | |