| 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 | $123.50 | 5.736% | $130.584 | $130.58 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.76 | 8.126% | $221.3988 | $221.40 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.51 | 12.345% | $147.7449 | $147.74 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.74 | 11.597% | $180.497 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.95 | 13.132% | $35.0144 | $35.01 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.65 | 5.436% | $107.1757 | $107.18 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.60 | 8.830% | $53.9797 | $53.98 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.71 | $876.3945 | $876.39 | $876.45 | $876.40 | |