| 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 | $115.60 | 12.807% | $130.4049 | $130.40 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.80 | 13.192% | $79.008 | $79.01 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.78 | 6.641% | $156.5277 | $156.53 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.86 | 6.718% | $159.9276 | $159.93 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.80 | 8.110% | $39.7845 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.86 | 4.166% | $219.6444 | $219.64 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.67 | 9.673% | $61.055 | $61.06 | $61.05 | $61.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.37 | $846.3521 | $846.35 | $846.40 | $846.30 | |