| 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 | $123.87 | 5.444% | $130.6135 | $130.61 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.43 | 6.449% | $100.5198 | $100.52 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.73 | 8.700% | $86.6665 | $86.67 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.68 | 3.472% | $33.8146 | $33.81 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.56 | 12.430% | $209.7494 | $209.75 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.63 | 4.337% | $69.5197 | $69.52 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.62 | 12.271% | $257.7967 | $257.80 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.52 | $888.6802 | $888.68 | $888.60 | $888.60 | |