| 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 | $127.26 | 5.500% | $134.2593 | $134.26 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.38 | 9.159% | $16.7887 | $16.79 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.86 | 8.138% | $180.4391 | $180.44 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.32 | 9.673% | $78.2188 | $78.22 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.52 | 6.454% | $11.199 | $11.20 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.38 | 9.320% | $263.8766 | $263.88 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.56 | 13.260% | $132.0159 | $132.02 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.28 | $816.7974 | $816.81 | $816.80 | $816.80 | |