| 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 | $129.34 | 5.758% | $136.7874 | $136.79 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.45 | 6.307% | $75.9564 | $75.96 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.70 | 6.808% | $93.6706 | $93.67 | $93.65 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.42 | 3.725% | $150.8369 | $150.84 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.73 | 3.533% | $227.4931 | $227.49 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.56 | 3.217% | $105.8594 | $105.86 | $105.85 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.69 | 5.432% | $48.1719 | $48.17 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.89 | $838.7757 | $838.78 | $838.75 | $838.90 | |