| 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 | $123.67 | 6.204% | $131.3425 | $131.34 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.64 | 7.470% | $56.5722 | $56.57 | $56.55 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.31 | 10.741% | $72.3249 | $72.32 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.98 | 12.270% | $145.9285 | $145.93 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.89 | 12.713% | $228.6834 | $228.68 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.73 | 12.258% | $115.3226 | $115.32 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.72 | 11.768% | $119.2788 | $119.28 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.94 | $869.4529 | $869.44 | $869.45 | $869.40 | |