| 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 | $124.73 | 4.524% | $130.3728 | $130.37 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.77 | 12.475% | $250.5606 | $250.56 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.55 | 12.503% | $87.2461 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.39 | 7.798% | $39.2277 | $39.23 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.58 | 9.553% | $48.8387 | $48.84 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.38 | 6.698% | $7.8743 | $7.87 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.53 | 11.818% | $245.4741 | $245.47 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.93 | $809.5943 | $809.59 | $809.55 | $809.60 | |