| 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 | $129.90 | 5.119% | $136.5496 | $136.55 | $136.55 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.60 | 5.682% | $132.7366 | $132.74 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.71 | 8.587% | $116.9591 | $116.96 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.94 | 8.656% | $80.3402 | $80.34 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.69 | 6.118% | $173.7046 | $173.70 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.96 | 3.279% | $90.8442 | $90.84 | $90.85 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.42 | 3.815% | $154.0822 | $154.08 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.22 | $885.2165 | $885.21 | $885.25 | $885.10 | |