| 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 | $121.95 | 7.317% | $130.8731 | $130.87 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.78 | 10.696% | $277.6034 | $277.60 | $277.60 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.71 | 5.848% | $17.6872 | $17.69 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.57 | 9.530% | $87.153 | $87.15 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.86 | 4.399% | $174.2002 | $174.20 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.50 | 4.315% | $144.4763 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.95 | 9.273% | $40.3764 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.32 | $872.3696 | $872.37 | $872.40 | $872.50 | |