| 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 | $132.51 | 3.746% | $137.4738 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.80 | 8.376% | $171.0173 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.39 | 12.368% | $194.8349 | $194.83 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.92 | 8.651% | $230.2532 | $230.25 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.49 | 10.846% | $7.1939 | $7.19 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.76 | 8.129% | $61.374 | $61.37 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.88 | 9.246% | $109.1149 | $109.11 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.75 | $911.2620 | $911.24 | $911.20 | $911.30 | |