| 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 | $126.78 | 3.575% | $131.3124 | $131.31 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.27 | 3.236% | $5.4405 | $5.44 | $5.45 | $5.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.74 | 6.103% | $156.7566 | $156.76 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.83 | 4.556% | $67.7837 | $67.78 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.31 | 7.226% | $16.4163 | $16.42 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.96 | 9.741% | $109.6971 | $109.70 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.70 | 12.324% | $96.2617 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.59 | $583.6683 | $583.67 | $583.65 | $583.70 | |