| 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 | $125.26 | 4.334% | $130.6888 | $130.69 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.35 | 5.587% | $98.5655 | $98.57 | $98.55 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.67 | 12.494% | $55.8758 | $55.88 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.67 | 12.361% | $45.6972 | $45.70 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.33 | 3.374% | $168.8408 | $168.84 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.97 | 7.186% | $144.6689 | $144.67 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.76 | 12.166% | $228.5494 | $228.55 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.01 | $872.8864 | $872.90 | $872.90 | $872.90 | |