| 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 | $137.27 | 12.706% | $154.7115 | $154.71 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.84 | 5.375% | $91.5077 | $91.51 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.62 | 5.150% | $198.3339 | $198.33 | $198.35 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.85 | 5.326% | $17.7474 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.70 | 7.773% | $70.8069 | $70.81 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.45 | 5.407% | $13.1232 | $13.12 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.55 | 5.713% | $27.0097 | $27.01 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.28 | $573.2403 | $573.24 | $573.20 | $573.10 | |