| 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 | $132.99 | 5.651% | $140.5053 | $140.51 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.94 | 7.621% | $75.2701 | $75.27 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.27 | 9.274% | $253.8107 | $253.81 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.94 | 12.719% | $126.1776 | $126.18 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.61 | 10.240% | $23.8229 | $23.82 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.99 | 13.162% | $64.491 | $64.49 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.54 | 9.723% | $195.8994 | $195.90 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.28 | $879.9770 | $879.98 | $879.95 | $880.00 | |