| 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 | $116.26 | 12.182% | $130.4228 | $130.42 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.36 | 10.749% | $84.5679 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.80 | 11.599% | $29.9085 | $29.91 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.47 | 10.586% | $173.0339 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.61 | 7.329% | $143.4023 | $143.40 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.96 | 3.340% | $85.7309 | $85.73 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.73 | 8.370% | $51.725 | $51.73 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.19 | $698.7913 | $698.79 | $698.80 | $698.70 | |