| 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 | $130.44 | 6.120% | $138.4229 | $138.42 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.40 | 6.161% | $258.3959 | $258.40 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.72 | 6.238% | $87.8801 | $87.88 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.27 | 5.298% | $25.5558 | $25.56 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.52 | 6.342% | $59.0411 | $59.04 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.41 | 13.567% | $129.932 | $129.93 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.89 | 10.390% | $36.3073 | $36.31 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.65 | $735.5351 | $735.54 | $735.55 | $735.50 | |