| 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 | $116.48 | 12.360% | $130.8769 | $130.88 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.49 | 9.418% | $9.2896 | $9.29 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.93 | 8.440% | $29.2029 | $29.20 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.54 | 12.303% | $108.4173 | $108.42 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.78 | 10.783% | $81.7357 | $81.74 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.45 | 11.810% | $177.1629 | $177.16 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.58 | 4.204% | $41.2439 | $41.24 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $520.25 | $577.9292 | $577.93 | $577.95 | $577.90 | |