| 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 | $117.67 | 11.694% | $131.4303 | $131.43 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.86 | 3.725% | $58.978 | $58.98 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.61 | 9.664% | $76.3371 | $76.34 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.49 | 7.497% | $103.7239 | $103.72 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.55 | 8.841% | $80.0526 | $80.05 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.76 | 9.518% | $63.2576 | $63.26 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.91 | 8.633% | $17.2835 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $487.85 | $531.0630 | $531.06 | $531.10 | $531.10 | |