| 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 | $130.77 | 3.585% | $135.4581 | $135.46 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.50 | 8.550% | $100.4088 | $100.41 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.85 | 4.695% | $86.7398 | $86.74 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.87 | 8.290% | $13.9369 | $13.94 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.88 | 6.588% | $121.3824 | $121.38 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.33 | 10.444% | $130.6884 | $130.69 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.99 | 12.618% | $193.6917 | $193.69 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.19 | $782.3061 | $782.31 | $782.35 | $782.30 | |