| 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 | $124.84 | 4.507% | $130.4665 | $130.47 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.36 | 7.314% | $115.2123 | $115.21 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.40 | 11.678% | $134.4603 | $134.46 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.90 | 11.661% | $280.1574 | $280.16 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.70 | 7.512% | $86.7622 | $86.76 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.85 | 12.144% | $53.6609 | $53.66 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.41 | 7.210% | $137.6684 | $137.67 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.46 | $938.3880 | $938.39 | $938.30 | $938.60 | |