| 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 | $124.52 | 4.299% | $129.8731 | $129.87 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.54 | 5.431% | $75.4253 | $75.43 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.38 | 4.290% | $85.9141 | $85.91 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.41 | 6.788% | $48.4924 | $48.49 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.92 | 9.738% | $241.3358 | $241.34 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.81 | 4.815% | $19.7157 | $19.72 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.42 | 13.174% | $278.8834 | $278.88 | $278.90 | $278.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.00 | $879.6398 | $879.64 | $879.65 | $879.60 | |