| 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 | $127.28 | 5.399% | $134.1518 | $134.15 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.89 | 10.461% | $163.3608 | $163.36 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.26 | 7.825% | $38.0191 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.55 | 3.769% | $80.4729 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.32 | 4.216% | $234.8195 | $234.82 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.85 | 4.524% | $158.7197 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.87 | 8.196% | $172.9729 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.02 | $982.5167 | $982.51 | $982.40 | $982.60 | |