| 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 | $136.35 | 3.105% | $140.5837 | $140.58 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.27 | 12.781% | $270.9789 | $270.98 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.57 | 6.694% | $79.5617 | $79.56 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.49 | 3.810% | $97.052 | $97.05 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.99 | 7.117% | $55.6901 | $55.69 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.32 | 9.415% | $129.4598 | $129.46 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.91 | 10.560% | $102.7213 | $102.72 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.90 | $876.0475 | $876.04 | $876.05 | $876.20 | |