| 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 | $120.28 | 9.305% | $131.4721 | $131.47 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.96 | 9.563% | $170.8745 | $170.87 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.52 | 10.449% | $198.278 | $198.28 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.40 | 6.459% | $104.7557 | $104.76 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.56 | 11.207% | $7.2952 | $7.30 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.53 | 12.248% | $60.0864 | $60.09 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.55 | 13.243% | $114.9983 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.80 | $787.7602 | $787.77 | $787.75 | $787.90 | |