| 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 | $117.33 | 9.728% | $128.7439 | $128.74 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.47 | 12.527% | $9.531 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.25 | 5.599% | $97.4151 | $97.42 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.45 | 4.310% | $36.9779 | $36.98 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.34 | 7.476% | $199.196 | $199.20 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.41 | 6.150% | $150.1067 | $150.11 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.60 | 5.694% | $147.5488 | $147.55 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.85 | $769.5194 | $769.53 | $769.55 | $769.40 | |