| 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 | $122.32 | 6.636% | $130.4372 | $130.44 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.37 | 11.696% | $10.4659 | $10.47 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.41 | 3.668% | $40.8556 | $40.86 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.82 | 13.507% | $70.17 | $70.17 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.87 | 12.650% | $169.9551 | $169.96 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.78 | 9.756% | $176.4657 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.66 | 10.490% | $10.6733 | $10.67 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.23 | $609.0228 | $609.04 | $608.95 | $609.20 | |