| 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 | $124.84 | 7.576% | $134.2979 | $134.30 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.27 | 6.413% | $168.4199 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.60 | 10.778% | $17.2814 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.85 | 4.761% | $70.0327 | $70.03 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.74 | 7.593% | $86.8706 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.34 | 5.869% | $259.739 | $259.74 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.36 | 6.410% | $45.0753 | $45.08 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.00 | $781.7168 | $781.72 | $781.75 | $781.70 | |