| 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 | $130.39 | 5.351% | $137.3672 | $137.37 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.28 | 7.457% | $61.5514 | $61.55 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.73 | 8.832% | $179.279 | $179.28 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.37 | 11.590% | $218.0134 | $218.01 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.29 | 13.611% | $261.6348 | $261.63 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.71 | 13.185% | $183.0315 | $183.03 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.78 | 6.846% | $77.7625 | $77.76 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.55 | $1,118.6398 | $1,118.63 | $1,118.65 | $1,118.70 | |