| 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 | $116.57 | 11.396% | $129.8543 | $129.85 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.61 | 4.117% | $55.8171 | $55.82 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.36 | 5.857% | $159.1666 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.48 | 6.768% | $15.46 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.81 | 12.850% | $264.9831 | $264.98 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.29 | 7.518% | $74.4992 | $74.50 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.30 | 6.493% | $83.384 | $83.38 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.42 | $783.1643 | $783.16 | $783.15 | $783.30 | |