| 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 | $130.32 | 4.651% | $136.3812 | $136.38 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.97 | 11.540% | $170.6227 | $170.62 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.61 | 8.752% | $111.5904 | $111.59 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.46 | 5.873% | $79.8918 | $79.89 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.94 | 5.505% | $60.0745 | $60.07 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.57 | 3.220% | $74.9068 | $74.91 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.40 | 9.238% | $253.8691 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.27 | $887.3365 | $887.33 | $887.30 | $887.40 | |