| 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 | $130.80 | 6.178% | $138.8808 | $138.88 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.85 | 9.821% | $77.8082 | $77.81 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.77 | 5.494% | $250.8331 | $250.83 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.71 | 5.252% | $157.5728 | $157.57 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.81 | 4.676% | $54.2326 | $54.23 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.84 | 9.428% | $12.9563 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.92 | 6.699% | $170.633 | $170.63 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.70 | $862.9168 | $862.91 | $862.95 | $862.90 | |