| 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 | $124.88 | 8.801% | $135.8707 | $135.87 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.63 | 7.328% | $99.4179 | $99.42 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.33 | 10.822% | $187.6549 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.28 | 8.603% | $8.9923 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.97 | 12.299% | $83.0676 | $83.07 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.37 | 13.282% | $140.8888 | $140.89 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.54 | 11.379% | $72.9978 | $73.00 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.00 | $728.8900 | $728.89 | $728.85 | $729.00 | |