| 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 | $125.72 | 6.850% | $134.3318 | $134.33 | $134.35 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.37 | 8.584% | $102.4707 | $102.47 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.85 | 11.802% | $186.5416 | $186.54 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.38 | 10.203% | $218.6207 | $218.62 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.29 | 5.171% | $180.1474 | $180.15 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.42 | 8.656% | $85.208 | $85.21 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.31 | 5.831% | $5.6196 | $5.62 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.34 | $912.9398 | $912.94 | $912.90 | $912.80 | |