| 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 | $125.91 | 7.850% | $135.7939 | $135.79 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.85 | 3.174% | $145.3206 | $145.32 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.49 | 7.870% | $53.3849 | $53.38 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.26 | 12.294% | $74.406 | $74.41 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.67 | 12.542% | $84.0351 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.45 | 9.597% | $118.8579 | $118.86 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.94 | 10.813% | $12.1229 | $12.12 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.57 | $623.9213 | $623.92 | $623.90 | $623.90 | |