| 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 | $127.50 | 6.250% | $135.4688 | $135.47 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.84 | 8.727% | $115.0767 | $115.08 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.91 | 3.321% | $25.7373 | $25.74 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.91 | 13.541% | $190.6467 | $190.65 | $190.65 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.49 | 7.152% | $26.2415 | $26.24 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.37 | 6.354% | $12.0924 | $12.09 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.96 | 4.567% | $82.5661 | $82.57 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.98 | $587.8295 | $587.84 | $587.85 | $587.80 | |