| 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 | $130.63 | 7.587% | $140.5409 | $140.54 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.94 | 11.446% | $247.3433 | $247.34 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.81 | 13.372% | $51.9357 | $51.94 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.88 | 7.575% | $52.5827 | $52.58 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.42 | 10.775% | $181.0285 | $181.03 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.57 | 13.810% | $111.0444 | $111.04 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.58 | 8.586% | $80.9834 | $80.98 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.83 | $865.4589 | $865.45 | $865.55 | $865.30 | |