| 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 | $124.70 | 5.375% | $131.4026 | $131.40 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.51 | 5.730% | $59.748 | $59.75 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.31 | 8.806% | $15.5701 | $15.57 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.60 | 4.213% | $190.2929 | $190.29 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.97 | 6.175% | $230.3679 | $230.37 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.48 | 12.199% | $83.5658 | $83.57 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.62 | 4.874% | $161.1074 | $161.11 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.19 | $872.0547 | $872.06 | $872.00 | $872.10 | |