| 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 | $116.52 | 11.790% | $130.2577 | $130.26 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.30 | 5.420% | $82.5439 | $82.54 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.53 | 9.245% | $198.3124 | $198.31 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.52 | 3.787% | $108.4782 | $108.48 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.94 | 13.192% | $132.3667 | $132.37 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.51 | 11.498% | $35.133 | $35.13 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.49 | 12.236% | $22.9972 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.81 | $710.0891 | $710.09 | $710.10 | $710.10 | |