| 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 | $129.82 | 6.125% | $137.7715 | $137.77 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.79 | 8.139% | $31.1332 | $31.13 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.92 | 7.429% | $56.8514 | $56.85 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.31 | 13.619% | $17.3951 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.68 | 5.209% | $252.1649 | $252.16 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.61 | 7.568% | $66.2726 | $66.27 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.79 | 11.795% | $263.6014 | $263.60 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.92 | $825.1901 | $825.18 | $825.15 | $825.30 | |