| 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 | $131.60 | 4.195% | $137.1206 | $137.12 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.34 | 13.148% | $187.0789 | $187.08 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.89 | 7.375% | $119.0681 | $119.07 | $119.05 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.96 | 5.718% | $112.0188 | $112.02 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.78 | 5.642% | $87.4504 | $87.45 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.56 | 5.364% | $38.5211 | $38.52 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.85 | 4.784% | $193.6932 | $193.69 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.98 | $874.9511 | $874.95 | $874.90 | $875.00 | |