| 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 | $123.35 | 5.724% | $130.4106 | $130.41 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.60 | 6.333% | $162.2642 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.74 | 12.289% | $204.074 | $204.07 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.78 | 12.541% | $76.2803 | $76.28 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.25 | 4.425% | $27.4116 | $27.41 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.49 | 8.391% | $175.0406 | $175.04 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.35 | 6.642% | $200.8602 | $200.86 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.56 | $976.3415 | $976.33 | $976.30 | $976.40 | |