| 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 | $130.30 | 5.292% | $137.1955 | $137.20 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.58 | 5.373% | $121.7901 | $121.79 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.46 | 7.603% | $178.0399 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.43 | 4.481% | $178.067 | $178.07 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.38 | 11.462% | $18.2575 | $18.26 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.33 | 12.727% | $134.5171 | $134.52 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.30 | 12.127% | $38.4596 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.78 | $806.3267 | $806.34 | $806.30 | $806.40 | |