| 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 | $125.98 | 3.844% | $130.8227 | $130.82 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.42 | 12.775% | $139.1869 | $139.19 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.63 | 12.682% | $265.5126 | $265.51 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.47 | 9.319% | $51.8937 | $51.89 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.84 | 8.624% | $204.0393 | $204.04 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.35 | 5.359% | $29.8693 | $29.87 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.57 | 12.660% | $42.3264 | $42.33 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.26 | $863.6509 | $863.65 | $863.65 | $863.60 | |