| 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 | $131.31 | 3.336% | $135.6905 | $135.69 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.72 | 4.125% | $81.9672 | $81.97 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.38 | 3.668% | $86.4384 | $86.44 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.48 | 6.197% | $59.9801 | $59.98 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.64 | 7.824% | $131.1571 | $131.16 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.38 | 6.314% | $32.2982 | $32.30 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.70 | 8.721% | $84.4762 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.61 | $612.0077 | $612.02 | $612.05 | $612.10 | |