| 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 | $120.31 | 8.550% | $130.5965 | $130.60 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.62 | 6.517% | $83.7437 | $83.74 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.51 | 5.506% | $61.7316 | $61.73 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.73 | 11.462% | $271.6663 | $271.67 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.31 | 11.223% | $127.139 | $127.14 | $127.15 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.89 | 11.801% | $12.1751 | $12.18 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.97 | 5.854% | $211.6762 | $211.68 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.34 | $898.7284 | $898.74 | $898.80 | $898.70 | |