| 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 | $127.81 | 6.225% | $135.7662 | $135.77 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.71 | 6.355% | $83.712 | $83.71 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.86 | 5.788% | $90.8296 | $90.83 | $90.85 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.27 | 11.672% | $277.2481 | $277.25 | $277.25 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.51 | 4.611% | $16.2252 | $16.23 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.50 | 5.841% | $136.0057 | $136.01 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.65 | 12.233% | $125.3081 | $125.31 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.31 | $865.0949 | $865.11 | $865.10 | $865.00 | |