| 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 | $130.42 | 7.485% | $140.1819 | $140.18 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.31 | 10.662% | $106.5786 | $106.58 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.67 | 8.151% | $186.7443 | $186.74 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.44 | 5.818% | $94.6436 | $94.64 | $94.65 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.85 | 9.184% | $17.3057 | $17.31 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.43 | 8.228% | $69.7313 | $69.73 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.44 | 5.490% | $39.4955 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.56 | $654.6809 | $654.68 | $654.75 | $654.60 | |