| 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 | $125.26 | 8.218% | $135.5539 | $135.55 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.80 | 7.360% | $102.8509 | $102.85 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.31 | 12.116% | $185.339 | $185.34 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.63 | 11.760% | $154.9329 | $154.93 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.35 | 13.327% | $29.8617 | $29.86 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.82 | 13.395% | $79.1724 | $79.17 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.42 | 8.862% | $189.8771 | $189.88 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.59 | $877.5879 | $877.58 | $877.60 | $877.70 | |