| 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 | $132.71 | 3.428% | $137.2593 | $137.26 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.91 | 3.475% | $76.4784 | $76.48 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.65 | 12.630% | $87.4572 | $87.46 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.50 | 6.185% | $198.035 | $198.04 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.40 | 8.372% | $36.1962 | $36.20 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.81 | 4.823% | $44.8747 | $44.87 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.45 | 5.538% | $194.6648 | $194.66 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.43 | $774.9656 | $774.97 | $774.95 | $775.10 | |