| 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 | $120.26 | 8.400% | $130.3618 | $130.36 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.54 | 5.336% | $53.2368 | $53.24 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.66 | 11.739% | $272.2632 | $272.26 | $272.25 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.28 | 12.337% | $155.3396 | $155.34 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.65 | 6.606% | $113.6953 | $113.70 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.25 | 12.318% | $60.9325 | $60.93 | $60.95 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.25 | 5.377% | $201.5335 | $201.53 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.89 | $987.3627 | $987.36 | $987.40 | $987.30 | |