| 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 | $120.59 | 8.328% | $130.6327 | $130.63 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.91 | 8.455% | $94.2582 | $94.26 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.41 | 9.504% | $93.5274 | $93.53 | $93.55 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.34 | 7.501% | $157.317 | $157.32 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.35 | 13.653% | $95.8663 | $95.87 | $95.85 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.60 | 3.225% | $218.4241 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.25 | 4.310% | $86.8381 | $86.84 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.45 | $876.8638 | $876.87 | $876.85 | $876.80 | |