| 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 | $123.64 | 5.600% | $130.5638 | $130.56 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.96 | 4.291% | $31.2456 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.31 | 8.170% | $72.8092 | $72.81 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.37 | 9.694% | $42.0896 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.95 | 8.503% | $242.9925 | $242.99 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.73 | 9.243% | $105.6708 | $105.67 | $105.65 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.99 | 10.372% | $94.9089 | $94.91 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.95 | $720.2804 | $720.28 | $720.25 | $720.30 | |