| 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 | $117.41 | 10.358% | $129.5713 | $129.57 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.47 | 8.323% | $270.2334 | $270.23 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.50 | 6.335% | $180.2378 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.36 | 8.336% | $45.8911 | $45.89 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.89 | 13.171% | $34.9585 | $34.96 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.68 | 6.618% | $84.9532 | $84.95 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.94 | 11.507% | $73.5277 | $73.53 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.25 | $819.3730 | $819.37 | $819.40 | $819.40 | |