| 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 | $123.95 | 5.381% | $130.6197 | $130.62 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.49 | 3.535% | $168.234 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.50 | 13.330% | $282.7584 | $282.76 | $282.75 | $282.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.68 | 6.706% | $6.0609 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.42 | 13.140% | $138.506 | $138.51 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.27 | 4.459% | $26.3968 | $26.40 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.66 | 13.295% | $82.3201 | $82.32 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.97 | $834.8959 | $834.90 | $834.85 | $834.90 | |