| 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 | $129.77 | 5.863% | $137.3784 | $137.38 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.67 | 9.456% | $125.5132 | $125.51 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.52 | 7.147% | $20.9151 | $20.92 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.33 | 9.748% | $253.88 | $253.88 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.62 | 7.185% | $26.3889 | $26.39 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.52 | 6.257% | $87.6833 | $87.68 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.31 | 11.771% | $175.827 | $175.83 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.74 | $827.5859 | $827.59 | $827.65 | $827.60 | |