| 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 | $118.84 | 9.535% | $130.1714 | $130.17 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.53 | 5.798% | $135.9822 | $135.98 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.39 | 8.357% | $96.8603 | $96.86 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.79 | 7.645% | $191.382 | $191.38 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.94 | 13.115% | $183.1784 | $183.18 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.27 | 7.365% | $81.8873 | $81.89 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.93 | 11.553% | $70.2003 | $70.20 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.69 | $889.6619 | $889.66 | $889.70 | $889.80 | |