| 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 | $128.46 | 7.235% | $137.7541 | $137.75 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.83 | 4.653% | $59.4743 | $59.47 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.59 | 12.466% | $104.1323 | $104.13 | $104.15 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.44 | 8.490% | $20.0056 | $20.01 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.97 | 6.797% | $260.5526 | $260.55 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.61 | 9.244% | $36.7169 | $36.72 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.75 | 5.146% | $261.5507 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.65 | $880.1865 | $880.18 | $880.15 | $880.30 | |