| 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 | $123.35 | 6.250% | $131.0594 | $131.06 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.83 | 5.339% | $83.0387 | $83.04 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.35 | 5.865% | $106.2355 | $106.24 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.55 | 4.214% | $93.3236 | $93.32 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.55 | 9.842% | $17.0804 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.28 | 4.134% | $73.1854 | $73.19 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.94 | 11.585% | $24.4817 | $24.48 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.85 | $528.4047 | $528.41 | $528.45 | $528.40 | |