| 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 | $131.83 | 4.245% | $137.4262 | $137.43 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.27 | 8.631% | $177.3618 | $177.36 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.57 | 13.507% | $56.2654 | $56.27 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.26 | 8.370% | $192.0967 | $192.10 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.25 | 11.209% | $159.3069 | $159.31 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.74 | 9.673% | $76.486 | $76.49 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.73 | 13.115% | $75.4816 | $75.48 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.65 | $874.4246 | $874.44 | $874.45 | $874.50 | |