| 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 | $125.30 | 6.667% | $133.6538 | $133.65 | $133.65 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.77 | 11.237% | $179.9481 | $179.95 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.67 | 6.583% | $117.9554 | $117.96 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.34 | 8.783% | $24.3021 | $24.30 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.47 | 3.430% | $32.5494 | $32.55 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.43 | 9.762% | $8.1553 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.33 | 11.397% | $80.5735 | $80.57 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.31 | $577.1376 | $577.14 | $577.10 | $577.20 | |