| 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 | $125.97 | 8.667% | $136.8878 | $136.89 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.39 | 13.738% | $60.7247 | $60.72 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.85 | 10.496% | $189.8874 | $189.89 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.78 | 5.675% | $79.0238 | $79.02 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.81 | 8.309% | $136.2636 | $136.26 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.71 | 9.743% | $62.2353 | $62.24 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.52 | 6.582% | $6.9491 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $615.03 | $671.9717 | $671.97 | $671.95 | $671.90 | |