| 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 | $123.71 | 4.504% | $129.2819 | $129.28 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.92 | 10.762% | $88.521 | $88.52 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.67 | 13.848% | $87.2873 | $87.29 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.77 | 3.836% | $53.7559 | $53.76 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.96 | 5.697% | $57.0341 | $57.03 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.42 | 9.450% | $94.5867 | $94.59 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.70 | 6.708% | $200.2909 | $200.29 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.15 | $710.7578 | $710.76 | $710.80 | $710.80 | |