| 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 | $130.84 | 5.335% | $137.8203 | $137.82 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.97 | 6.390% | $254.2402 | $254.24 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.33 | 13.300% | $208.8459 | $208.85 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.55 | 9.400% | $117.6597 | $117.66 | $117.65 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.44 | 13.731% | $31.2078 | $31.21 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.82 | 12.516% | $17.8 | $17.80 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.60 | 8.853% | $208.5623 | $208.56 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.55 | $976.1362 | $976.14 | $976.10 | $976.10 | |