| 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 | $124.36 | 4.751% | $130.2683 | $130.27 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.94 | 5.402% | $158.0398 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.84 | 5.742% | $161.6161 | $161.62 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.33 | 6.301% | $113.0299 | $113.03 | $113.05 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.85 | 5.180% | $59.7948 | $59.79 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.75 | 12.620% | $101.0765 | $101.08 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.94 | 6.308% | $57.3425 | $57.34 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.01 | $781.1679 | $781.17 | $781.20 | $781.10 | |