| 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 | $123.64 | 6.405% | $131.5591 | $131.56 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.26 | 10.611% | $179.4774 | $179.48 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.68 | 7.474% | $254.3695 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.27 | 13.503% | $5.9816 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.98 | 11.644% | $55.7997 | $55.80 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.73 | 8.367% | $62.5603 | $62.56 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.55 | 13.654% | $133.6003 | $133.60 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.11 | $823.3479 | $823.35 | $823.35 | $823.50 | |