| 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 | $130.56 | 7.603% | $140.4865 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.88 | 7.579% | $134.3447 | $134.34 | $134.35 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.64 | 8.480% | $26.7295 | $26.73 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.70 | 8.353% | $244.5527 | $244.55 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.70 | 11.612% | $88.9548 | $88.95 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.29 | 7.510% | $165.8772 | $165.88 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.51 | 3.852% | $60.7638 | $60.76 | $60.75 | $60.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.28 | $861.7092 | $861.70 | $861.75 | $861.80 | |