| 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 | $128.80 | 3.120% | $132.8186 | $132.82 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.67 | 5.781% | $30.3274 | $30.33 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.40 | 9.775% | $121.1916 | $121.19 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.58 | 13.211% | $40.2805 | $40.28 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.99 | 12.116% | $35.8659 | $35.87 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.34 | 6.342% | $53.5326 | $53.53 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.82 | 10.467% | $241.7239 | $241.72 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $604.60 | $655.7405 | $655.74 | $655.75 | $655.70 | |