| 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 | $128.26 | 3.409% | $132.6324 | $132.63 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.86 | 3.498% | $76.4436 | $76.44 | $76.45 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.30 | 8.578% | $256.5698 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.61 | 12.869% | $87.5976 | $87.60 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.60 | 6.657% | $71.0336 | $71.03 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.85 | 11.868% | $147.498 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.70 | 4.512% | $170.041 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.18 | $941.8160 | $941.81 | $941.85 | $941.70 | |